1. Bertolote, J. M., Fleischmann, A., De Leo, D., Bolhari, J., Botega, N., De Silva, D., Huong Tran Thi Thanh, Phillips, M., Schlebusch, L., Värnik, A., Vijayakumar, V. & Wasserman, D. (2008). Effectiveness of brief intervention and contact for suicide attempters: a randomized controlled trial in five countries. Bulletin of the World Health Organization 2008;86:703–709.
2. Burrows, S. & Schlebusch. L. (2008) Priorities and Prevention Possibilities for Reducing Suicidal Behaviour in South Africa. In: Seedat M, Van Niekerk A (Eds): Crime, Violence and Injury Prevention In South Africa. Data to Action. Cape Town: Medical Research Council, University of South Africa. pp173-201.
3. Schlebusch, L., Burrows, S., & Vawda, N.B. (2009) Suicide prevention and religious traditions on the African continent. In: D Wasserman, Ed. The Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and suicide prevention. Oxford University Press, pp 63-69.
4. Schlebusch, L. & Burrows, S. (2009) Suicide attempts in Africa. In : D Wasserman, Ed. The Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and suicide prevention. Oxford University Press, pp 105-108.
5. Burrows, S. & Schlebusch, L. (2009) Suicide prevention in South Africa. In : D Wasserman, Ed. The Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and suicide prevention. Oxford University Press, pp 755-758.
6. Schlebusch, L.; Vawda, N. HIV-infection as a self-reported risk factor for attempted suicide in South Africa. Afr. J. Psychiatry 2010, 13, 280–283.
7. Burrows S, Schlebusch L, Musisi S, Kinyanda E, Kizza R. Self-directed violence. In: Kobusingye O, Bowman B, Burrows S, Matzopoulos R, Butchart A, eds, Violence and Health in the WHO African Region. Regional Office for Africa, Brazzaville: World Health Organization, 2011, 119-161.
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17. Govender RD, Schlebusch L. A suicide risk screening scale for HIV-infected persons in the immediate post-diagnosis period. S Afr J HIV Med 2013; 14(2): 58-63.
18. Naidoo SS, Schlebusch, L. Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of suicidal patients requiring admission to hospitals south of Durban. S Afr Fam Pract. 2013; 55(4): 373-379.
19. Van Oers H, Schlebusch, L. Anxienty and the patient with breast cancer: A review of current research and Practice. S Afr Fam Pract. 2013; 55(6): 525-529.
20. Govender RD, Schlebusch L, Esterhuizen T. Brief suicidal prevention and intervention in recently diagnosed HIV- positive persons. Afri J Psychiat. 2014:17; 543-547.
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QUALIFICATIONS
B A, Hons BA (Clin Psych), MA (Clin Psych),
M Med Sc (Psychiat) (Cum Laude), PhD,
C Psychol (UK). FRSPH (UK)
OTHER
Certificate in Advanced Neuropsychology
Certificate in Psychopharmacology
PRESENT POSITIONS
a ) Emeritus Professor of Behavioural Medicine , Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
b ) Consultant in Stress Management.
c ) Medico-legal/Disability Consultant.
d ) Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
MEMBERSHIPS
a ) Past and current member of many organizations/societies, including:
1) British Psychological Society (UK).
2) Psychological Society of South Africa (RSA)
3) Neuropsychology Division of the British Psychological Society (UK).
4) Neuropsychology/Forensic Division of the Psychological Society of South Africa.
5) Associate Member, South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association.
6) Past Chairperson, Cancer Association of South Africa, Province of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
7) Past Chairperson, Behavioural Medicine Research Committee, Cancer Association, of South Africa.
8) Former member of American Board of Medical Psychotherapists (USA).
9) Former Foreign Affiliate of the American Psychological Association (USA).
10) Former member of International Council of Psychologists, Madison (USA).
11) Former member of the International Brain Research Organisation, Paris (France).
12) International Association for Suicide Prevention (Former South African Representative).
13) Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (UK)
14) Former member of the International Academy of Behavioural Medicine, Counselling and Psychotherapy (USA).
15) Former Supervisory Psychologist, MENSA, South Africa.
16) Former/current member of several scientific editorial boards/Reviewer of scientific publications.
17) Member of the African Network of Suicide Research And Prevention (ANSRAP)
CONSULTANCIES, LISTINGS, HONOURS AND AWARDS
Many professional listings, honours and awards, including:
a ) Who's Who in the World, USA.
b ) International Leaders in Achievement, UK.
c ) International Who's Who of Intellectuals, UK.
d ) Recipient of a Commemorative Medal of Honour of the American Biographical Institute, 1990.
e ) Five Thousand Personalities of the World, American Biographical Institute, 1992.
f ) Member of the World Health Organization’s International Network for Suicide Prevention and Research, Geneva, Switzerland.
g) Former Chief Clinical Psychologist, Hospital Services Branch, Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Administration, Durban, South Africa.
h) Former Chief Consultant in Behavioural Medicine, Department of Health, Various Hospitals, Durban, South Africa.
j) Founder and former Head, Department of Behavioural Medicine, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
CONFERENCES/PUBLICATIONS
Delivered many scientific papers at national/international conferences. Published more than 160 scientific and other papers/research/conference reports. Author/Editor of several books/Conference proceedings.
CURRENT RESEARCH AND SPECIAL INTERESTS
a ) Stress management and stress associated with physical disease.
b ) Health-risk and self-destructive behaviour, especially suicidal behaviour.
c ) The psychological and neuropsychological sequelae of trauma and head injuries.
d ) Bridging the mind-body dichotomy in contemporary health care and health promotion systems.
e ) Prevention of life-style diseases.
