Saldin Hassan KIMANGALE

Clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in trauma, family resilience, suicide prevention, and community-based psychosocial interventions. Awarded the 2024 American Psychological Association Presidential Citation for leadership and contributions to global psychology. Expertise includes integrating clinical practice with Islamic psychosocial frameworks and strengthening mental health systems in Tanzania and beyond.

• Tanzania Psychological Association (TAPA)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Global Psychology Alliance (GPA)
• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
• International Council of Psychologists (ICP)

• CBT for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) Manual
• Motivational Interviewing for Diabetic Care
• ACT-Based Cancer Care Manual
• Mental Health At Workplaces: A Training & Intervention Manual For Organizations

• 2025, WHO “Build Better Before” Global Capacity-Building Workshop, Addis Ababa
• 2024, Appointed Mental Health Board Member, Ministry of Health
• 2025, Invited Grant Reviewer – BEING & Grand Challenges Canada
• 2024, Coordinator, Tanzania–USA Clinical Mentorship Programs
• 2024, Panelist: APA Global Psychology Alliance Forums
• 2024, Presenter: Violence Against Children & Digitalization (ACTO Conference)
• 2024, American Psychological Association (APA) Presidential Citation
• 2022, Organizer, First National Mental Health Dialogue (Tanzania)

• Commentator: BBC, DW, Azam TV, ITV
• Mental health expert on UTV, EA-Radio, E-FM
• Contributor: Mwananchi, The Citizen, Nipashe, An Nuur

• English (Excellent)
• Basic Arabic and Turkish
• Kiswahili (Fluent)
• English (Excellent)
• Basic Arabic and Turkish

• Dr Lusajo Kajula, PhD, Independent Consultant & Former lecturer (MUHAS), Sajokm@gmail.com, +255 767 339 755
• Dr. Saidi Kuganda, Senior Medical Specialist, Psychiatry and Mental Health Department, Muhimbili National Hospital, P.O. Box 65000, Kuganda05@gmail.com, +255 783328844
• Dr Amanda Clinton, PhD, Office of International Affairs, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002, aclinton@apa.org
• Dr Eva L. Feindler, PhD, Former President, American Psychological Association (APA), Former Director of Postgraduate Studies, Long Island University (LIU), USA, evalfeindler@gmail.com

• Clinical Psychologist, Somedics Polyclinic Centre | ReeAlee Foundation | Ebrahim Haj Hospital, 01/01/18, Present, Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders, Trauma-focused therapy, Outreach mental health camps
• School Counsellor, Al-Muntazir Islamic International School, 01/01/18, 01/01/23, Student counselling and behavioral intervention, Parental training programs, Career and developmental guidance
• Resident Clinical Psychologist, Muhimbili National Hospital & MUHAS, 01/01/15, 01/01/17, Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, Psychological testing, Clinical supervision support for undergraduates
• Visiting Clinical Psychologist, Life and Hope Rehabilitation Centre, 01/01/19, 01/01/20, Substance use disorder assessment and treatment