Bio Summary:
Dr. Felipe Agudelo Hernández is a distinguished professional specializing in mental health, particularly children and youth. With a strong academic background and extensive practical experience, he has contributed significantly to research, education, and community-based initiatives. Dr. Agudelo holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences, with a specialization in Public Policies on Children and Youth, from the Universidad de Manizales. He is also a certified Master Trainer in various mental health programs and holds a second specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from Pontifical Javeriana University.
Education:
Doctorate in Social Sciences (Specialization: Public Policies on Children and Youth):
Universidad de Manizales – CINDE (Summa Cum Laude, 2023)
Second Specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:
Pontifical Javeriana University, Bogota, 2019
Specialty in Psychiatry:
Universidad de Caldas, 2017
Medicine:
University of Caldas, 2012
Research Focus:
Dr. Agudelo’s research primarily centers around mental health, focusing on children and youth. His work spans various topics, including spiritual disharmonies, implementation science, gaps in primary mental health care, psychometric properties, community interventions, suicide, and more.
Professional Journey (Last Two Years):
Current Position:
Lead for the implementation of the mhGAP program for Colombia – Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization
Academic Role:
Coordinates the Social Health Line of the doctorate in Social Sciences, Childhood, and Youth – CINDE-Universidad de Manizales-FLACSO
International Initiative:
Design and implementation of a methodological process in mental health for Ibero-American cities – Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities (UCCI)
Government Role:
Leader of the mhGAP/Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisor – Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection (2019-2022)
Local Engagement:
Advisor in the area of citizen coexistence; formation of teams for Community-Based Rehabilitation and social inclusion in young people – Mayor’s office of Manizales
Honors & Awards:
- Honorable Mention Poetry Prize Casa de Poesía Silva “El dolor y sus trapras”, 2015.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
- Author of numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering a wide range of topics in mental health, implementation science, and community interventions.
Title: Creation of an instrument for pediatric mental health in indigenous people: a participatory design
Journal: Children and Youth Services Review
Publication Date: January 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107447
Contributors: Felipe Agudelo-Hernández; Ana Belén Giraldo Alvarez
Title: Design and validation of a scale of core components of community interventions in mental health
Journal: The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
Publication Date: January 2024
DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3711
Contributors: Felipe Agudelo‐Hernández; Rodrigo Rojas‐Andrade
Title: “Here, I am More than Just Symptoms Combined”: Mental Health Services from the Perspective of Community Rehabilitation Groups
Journal: Journal of Patient Experience
Publication Date: January 2024
DOI: 10.1177/23743735231224266
Contributors: Felipe Agudelo Hernández; Daniela Rojas Loaiza; Eduardo Marulanda
Title: Mutual Aid Groups for Loneliness, Psychosocial Disability, and Continuity of Care
Journal: Community Mental Health Journal
Publication Date: January 9, 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s10597-023-01216-9
Contributors: Felipe Agudelo-Hernández; Marcela Guapacha-Montoya; Rodrigo Rojas-Andrade
Title: Declaration of the town square: The urgency of speaking as one
Publication Date: January 12, 2024
DOI: 10.1093/jhuman/huae002
Contributors: Felipe Agudelo Hernández; Luisa Porras Cardona; Ana Giraldo Álvarez
Author Metrics:
- Citations: 34
- Documents: 20
- h-index: 4
Research Timeline:
Dr. Agudelo has been actively contributing to research and academia, with a timeline spanning from recent publications in 2022-2023 to earlier works, reflecting a continuous and impactful research journey.
Dr. Felipe Agudelo Hernández’s career showcases a blend of academic excellence, practical engagement, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes, making him a notable figure in the field.
