Ms. Charity Lebogang Manganyi is an emerging South African researcher whose work focuses on mental health, community psychology, and the intersection between social well-being and education. She serves as a Research Assistant under the SAMRC–DSI–NRF–UL Research Chair in Mental Health and Society at the University of Limpopo, where she contributes to multidisciplinary research exploring psychosocial determinants of mental health, community resilience, and the impact of social structures on well-being. Her professional expertise lies in research design, data collection, and advanced analysis using SPSS, R, Jamovi, and VOSviewer, with a strong record of producing evidence-based outputs that inform policy and community interventions. Ms. Manganyi’s research involvement includes synthesizing literature, developing manuscripts for academic journals, and preparing comprehensive reports aligned with national research priorities in public mental health. She actively supports project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination through academic workshops and conferences, promoting dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and community leaders. Her collaborative research has contributed to studies examining the integration of psychological services in under-resourced communities, gender and youth mental health challenges, and social justice in education and health systems. Beyond her institutional role, she has participated in projects affiliated with the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, focusing on data-driven approaches to understanding social change. Recognized for her analytical precision, leadership, and commitment to ethical research standards, Ms. Manganyi embodies a progressive approach to community-centered scholarship. Her work continues to advance understanding in psychological research, contribute to capacity building in mental health, and inspire the integration of science with societal impact. Works (2), Professional Contributions: Active participation in empirical research under the SAMRC–DSI–NRF–UL Research Chair in Mental Health and Society, focusing on community well-being and psychosocial resilience; collaborative contributions to national and institutional studies addressing behavioral health, social determinants of mental wellness, and policy-oriented psychological research.
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Featured Publications
1. Manganyi, C. L., & Sodi, T. (2025). Mapping the landscape of scientific research on suicide in South Africa: A bibliometric analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 15, Article 100989.
2. Burrows, S., & Laflamme, L. (2007). Assessment of accuracy of suicide mortality surveillance data in South Africa: Investigation in an urban setting. Crisis, 28(2), 74–81.
Ms. Charity Lebogang Manganyi’s research advances understanding of mental health and suicide in South Africa through evidence-based analysis and community-centered approaches. Her work contributes to improving national mental health policies, strengthening psychosocial resilience, and fostering a data-driven foundation for global suicide prevention and public health innovation.