Anita Silwal

Anita Silwal, PhD (University of Kentucky, 2024) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling, and Counseling Psychology. Her research focuses on the intersection of public health communication, policy, translational science, and implementation science, with a specific emphasis on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use, particularly opioid overdose prevention. Her scholarly profile is distinguished by extensive professional expertise in strategic communication, journalism, philanthropy, community engagement, and intergovernmental relations.

Dr. Silwal is accepting students interested in overdose prevention and suicide prevention for research mentorship or implementation supervision.