Dr Paul Nyende is a Ugandan psychologist and senior lecturer at Makerere University’s Department of Mental Health & Community Psychology, where he contributes to advancing research and practice in mental-health promotion, especially among youth and educational settings. His work has featured in public forums: for example, during a 2019 panel on World Mental Health Day, he addressed youth suicide, its drivers in tertiary institutions, and ways to intervene effectively. In commentary around the COVID-19 pandemic and school reopenings, Nyende highlighted the psychological strain on learners and teachers0-emphasising not just academic readiness but emotional resilience and support structures.