Dr Petra Gronholm

Dr Petra Gronholm is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with over 15 years’ experience working across academia, healthcare, NGOs and international organisations. Her research focuses on mental health stigma, discrimination and access to support, particularly for children and young people. Her work brings together research and practice, with an emphasis on understanding barriers to help-seeking and developing practical ways to improve access to services. She has contributed to the development of guidelines and toolkits in collaboration with organisations including the World Health Organization. Alongside her research, Dr Gronholm is committed to teaching and mentoring, supporting students and early career researchers, and helping build capacity in mental health research and practice.