Chipps, JenniferRamlall, Suvira2015-03-042015-03-042012Chipps J, Ramlall S. (2012). Research in lower middle income countries – recommendations for a national mental health research agenda in South Africa. African Journal of Psychiatry, 15 (6): 432-4351994-8220http://hdl.handle.net/10566/1364In the current mental health environment in South Africa, the development of a relevant mental health research agenda poses several challenges. This paper provides a brief overview of the current state of published research in mental health and, using a translation research framework, makes recommendations for five strategic directions to be considered in the development to be considered in the development of a national mental health research agenda.enCopyright UWC. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution 4.0 International licenseLMICResearchPsychiatryMental healthSouth AfricaArticle