Chisina Kapungu, in her role at the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), provides technical oversight to research and evaluation projects focused on gender, youth development and adolescent health. She has nearly 15 years of experience as a clinical psychologist and community-based researcher with special expertise in adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. She serves as a technical adviser on adolescent mental health and well-being projects. https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/contributor/chisina-kapungu/rss en Education Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:53:28 +0000 Chisina Kapungu https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/community/2017/10/04/self-harm-a-leading-cause-of-death-for-girls-and-we-dont-know-why https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/community/2017/10/04/self-harm-a-leading-cause-of-death-for-girls-and-we-dont-know-why Self-harm is the second leading cause of death for older adolescent girls. Understanding the intersection between adolescence, mental health and gender is crucial in tackling suicide rates worldwide, says Chisina Kapungu, senior gender and youth specialist at the ICRW.