ABOUT THE AUTHOR

author's BIO

AG Ahmed is a forensic psychiatrist, educator, researcher, and REBT clinician with over 30 years of experience helping people address dysfunctional anger, emotional dysregulation, addiction, and related challenges. He is Professor and Provincial Head of Psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and has held academic and clinical appointments at the University of Ottawa, Queen’s University, and McMaster University. Trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and influenced by the Albert Ellis tradition, Ahmed is an Associate Fellow and accredited REBT supervisor. He co-leads the Centre for Rational and Cognitive Therapies, where he provides evidence-informed REBT/CBT treatment and trains health professionals.

In his forensic psychiatry practice, Dr. Ahmed has testified as an expert witness at various levels of the Canadian court system and before Canadian Criminal Code Review Boards. He has also served as psychiatrist member of the Nunavut Review Board, the Ontario Review Board, and the Saskatchewan Review Board, contributing to the assessment and management of individuals found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.

Trained in psychiatry, psychological medicine, addictions, and health law, Dr. Ahmed has worked across Africa and North America in clinical, academic, and leadership roles. His professional interests include forensic psychiatry, dysfunctional anger and aggression, psychotherapy, substance use disorders, and culturally responsive mental health interventions. He is co-director of the Canadian Centre for Rational and Cognitive Therapists and has trained mental health professionals in diverse clinical and educational settings, including collaborations linked to the World Health Organization Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health.

Beyond academic scholarship, Dr. Ahmed is also known for his nonacademic writings on society, culture, ethics, leadership, governance, identity, migration, spirituality, and the human condition. His essays and reflective commentaries often blend psychological insight, philosophy, history, and lived experience to explore contemporary social and moral questions. Drawing from personal memories, cross-cultural experiences, and observations from public life, his writings seek to provoke thoughtful reflection while remaining grounded in empathy and human dignity.

Several experiences have profoundly shaped his worldview and literary voice. Growing up within the rich cultural diversity of Nigeria, combined with later experiences living and working in different parts of the world, cultivated in him a deep appreciation for pluralism, memory, justice, and community. His work with marginalized populations, justice-involved individuals, and Indigenous communities further reinforced his commitment to humane, culturally meaningful, and recovery-oriented approaches to care and social engagement.

Dr. Ahmed writes from a conviction that knowledge should not remain confined to academic institutions or professional circles. Whether writing scholarly texts, public essays, or reflective pieces, he is motivated by a desire to make complex ideas accessible, encourage critical thinking, and contribute to conversations that strengthen both individuals and society. His work consistently reflects themes of accountability, resilience, ethical responsibility, compassion, and the search for meaning in personal and collective life.

Outside his professional responsibilities, he remains passionate about psychotherapy, mentorship, literature, public discourse, cultural history, and community development. He actively supports initiatives aimed at advancing mental health awareness, reducing stigma, promoting culturally informed care, and fostering thoughtful civic engagement across communities and generations.