Dr. Emmanuel Essien is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in the Drug Abuse Treatment, Education, and Rehabilitation (DATER) unit at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, where he also completed his psychiatry residency training. He received his medical degree from the College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, and earned a Fellowship with the West African College of Physicians (Faculty of Psychiatry) in 2015. Dr. Essien has held key leadership roles, including a five-year tenure as Head of Training and Research, and currently serves as Head of Clinical Services at the hospital. He is also an International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP II).
With a strong interest in public health and epidemiological research, Dr. Essien completed his Master’s in Public Health with distinction from the University of Manchester. His dedication to research and editorial expertise are further demonstrated through his roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Cross River Journal of Medicine and Deputy Editor of the Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry.
An Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at the University of Calabar, Dr. Essien supports training in research and clinical skills. His research spans key mental health areas, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, and he has numerous publications in both local and international journals.