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Challenges in diagnosing and treating ADHD

Professor Deborah Winders Davis from the University of Louisville School of Medicine outlines the challenges in diagnosing and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Refugee integration – Thoughts about what NOT to say and do

In the article, Philipp C. Wichardt highlights the importance of empathy in addressing anxiety about refugee movements. He argues that dismissing these fears is unhelpful; instead, acknowledging and validating them fosters connection and openness, ultimately reducing tensions and promoting integration.

Early intervention in the treatment of people with eating disorders

Tracey Wade from Flinders University highlights the benefits of early interventions for eating disorders. She notes that brief interventions during waiting periods can boost treatment completion rates, and early symptom improvements can lead to better outcomes.
Note: Nationwide LFPR of prime-age (25-54) males is from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationwide hot days is a five-year prior moving average of the nationwide population-weighted exposure to hot days across counties in the continental United States, computed from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather station records.

Climate change and the rise of adult male dropouts

Masahiro Yoshida from Waseda University’s Department of Political Science and Economics explores the link between global warming and male labor force participation.
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A call to health policymakers for new directions in suicide prevention and research

Konrad Michel, Professor Emeritus and suicide researcher, argues for a shift away from the traditional medical model of suicide prevention and emphasizes the need to reach the many who don’t see their suicidal thoughts as a mental health issue.
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Examining childhood multimorbidity: How crucial is studying early life multimorbidity?

Understanding multimorbidity in childhood, where physical and mental health conditions coexist, is crucial. This interview with Dr. Mark Ferro, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health at the University of Waterloo explores its unique challenges compared to adult research, the need for integrated care, key predictors, and vital research directions.
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Ultrasound neuromodulation for treatment-resistant depression: A case for deep brain stimulation

Tiago Costa from Delft University of Technology discusses why ultrasound neuromodulation has significant potential to transform the treatment of depression.
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Mental health research: The healing power of indigenous drumming

Gilles Comeau, Senior Scientist at the University of Ottawa, Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal, explores the healing power of Indigenous drumming Drumming...
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Consideration of key issues in positioning early intervention for eating disorders

Tracey Wade from the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing outlines several key issues to consider in developing successful early intervention approaches for people with disordered eating and who are at risk of developing an eating disorder.
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Prevent filicide: Intervention with potential perpetrators

Thea Brown, Professor Emeritus at Monash University, investigates the flaws in service interventions related to filicide cases and highlights methods to bolster early interventions to prevent potential perpetrators.
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Computational psychiatry and the opioid crisis: A deep dive

In this interview, we speak with Dr. Bo Cao, a leading expert in computational psychiatry at the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Cao discusses how advanced data analysis and machine learning are transforming our approach to the opioid crisis and mental health care, offering new hope in addressing one of North America’s most pressing public health challenges.
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How new programs help veterans reconnect after service

Dr William T. Howe from Texas Tech University outlines recent developments in reintegration and communication among United States military veterans.
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The impact of bible use on human flourishing among U.S. Military members

The impact of Bible use on human flourishing among U.S. military members is detailed by Sung Joon Jang and Byron R. Johnson from Baylor University and Pepperdine University.
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Five tips to implement self-compassion for healthcare workers

Self-compassion is not a cure-all for systemic challenges within the health system, but it can enhance resilience, social support, and self-efficacy among healthcare workers, ultimately improving their quality of life in the workforce.
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Solutions for better sleep

Dr Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen highlights sleep health equity research to inform best practices and policies to improve the sleep of all Canadians.
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Forensic program: Mental healthcare through songwriting

A therapeutic guitar group at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre’s Integrated Forensic Program evolved from a pilot project into a unique songwriting initiative that enhances participants’ mental well-being and social connections through music therapy.
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Mental health and self-care: A comprehensive guide

This short guide explores the importance of self-care for good mental health and provides practical tips for implementing self-care strategies.

Data integration: A key to understanding the biological basis of mental disorders

ses two key advancements in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and gene expression data to better understand the biological basis of mental disorders.
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Filicide: The search for explanations

Thea Brown, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Social Work at Monash University, examines the development of research aimed at understanding filicide.
Figure 1: Use of Single Session Intervention (SSI) before people start treatment for an eating disorder (SSIs were modified from those created by Schleider) (11)

Early intervention for eating disorders

Tracey Wade, Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor, provides an insightful examination of the significance of brief early interventions in the treatment of eating disorders.

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