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The article discusses the renaming of the Program on Children to the Program on Children and Families, reflecting the broad range of research conducted by its affiliates. It highlights the importance of early-life conditions and public programs in shaping children's outcomes. The article also explores the effects of the social safety net on child health and well-being, as well as the impact of cash transfers and early childhood education programs. Additionally, it discusses the positive effects of access to medical care, particularly for marginalized Black children. The text discusses various research studies on the impact of different factors on children and families. It highlights the positive effects of increasing access to medical care through community health centers on birth outcomes. It also emphasizes the benefits of Medicaid coverage for undocumented women during pregnancy and its positive impact on prenatal care and birth weight. The text further explores intergenerational impacts of Medicaid expansions and the importance of parental investments in children's well-being. It touches on emerging areas of research such as child mental health, abortion access, gun violence, and the impact of COVID-19 on families and children. This document contains a list of research papers and working papers related to various topics concerning children's well-being, social safety nets, and related issues. The papers cover a range of subjects, including the effects of welfare programs on crime, the impact of cash transfers on employment outcomes, the benefits of early childhood education, the consequences of poor childhood health, and the effects of restrictive abortion legislation. The papers provide valuable insights into these topics and can be useful [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, highlights the challenges and shortcomings of the Mental Health Care Act 2017 in India. The report is based on an online survey of practicing psychiatrists, with 92.5% expressing dissatisfaction with the Act and calling for amendments or repeal. The study found that procedural issues and non-implementation of the Act were major obstacles to providing care and making necessary decisions for patients. The researchers concluded that the Act, in its current form, is unimplementable and requires significant revisions. [Extracted from the article]

Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization or day treatment programs can provide more intensive levels of care with multiple types of therapy, more frequent sessions with mental health professionals, and clinically informed care coordination and case management. This observation on residential treatment is included in a new white paper released this month by the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Observing that the transition to the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers an opportunity to grow crisis response services along a continuum, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) last month released a series of 10 technical assistance collaborative papers providing important resources for stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China have conducted a study on mental health and well-being (MHW) in tourism. The study aims to explore how tourism can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 (SDG 3) set by the United Nations. The researchers reviewed existing literature on MHW in tourism, focusing on the perspectives of tourists, residents, and tourism workers. They found that there is a need for interdisciplinary approaches to understand how tourism can promote mental health for various stakeholders. The study suggests incorporating tourism products and services into mental health care and designing tourism experiences based on positive psychology principles. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the increasing need for mental health care for children and youth in Canada. It emphasizes the role of school psychologists in addressing this crisis, both in the short-term and long-term through prevention. The article presents a position paper drafted by the Advocacy Committee of the CPA's Educational and School Psychology Section, which advocates for universal, equitable, and accessible psychological/mental health services for children and youth in Canada. The paper also highlights the systemic challenges faced by school psychologists, such as shortages of positions and qualified professionals. It provides recommendations for stakeholders, including policymakers, graduate training programs, psychologists, and professional organizations, to address these challenges and bring about necessary changes. The position paper serves as a tool for advocacy within various settings and is supported by additional resources such as animations and webinars. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the potential benefits of integrating yoga into psychotherapeutic practice as a new model of treatment for mental health issues. The author argues that current interventions are not sufficient, as evidenced by increasing suicide rates. They suggest that combining yoga with psychotherapy could provide a holistic approach to healing and improve treatment outcomes. The article acknowledges the need for further research and scientific investigation in this area. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands highlights concerns about the fragmented youth healthcare services in the country and its impact on the treatment of teenage boys with psychiatric disorders. The research found that there is no well-organized, coherent system for youth mental health care in the Netherlands, leading to potential inequities in access to psychiatric care. The study also revealed a gender bias, with girls being significantly more likely than boys to be admitted to psychiatric facilities. The researchers call for further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to this bias and the development of interventions to promote gender equality in healthcare. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; JMIR Publications; Mental Health Diseases and Conditions EN Health and Medicine JMIR Publications Mental Health Diseases and Conditions 1125 1125 1 07/31/23 20230804 NES 230804 2023 AUG 4 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- JMIR Medical Education (2023 Impact Factor 5.2) and Guest Editors: Amir Tal, PhD, and Oren Asman, LLD welcome submissions to a special theme issue examining "Responsible Design, Integration, and Use of Generative AI in Mental Health" This special theme issue aims to unite various stakeholders in exploring the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) within the mental health domain. The theme issue will encompass an interdisciplinary conceptualization of what responsible GAI in mental health should be, including but not limited to: We invite you to submit original research papers, both conceptual and empirical in various methodologies, that contribute toward conceptualizing as well as exploring different applications of responsible GAI in mental health. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Cohen Veterans Network; Health and Medicine; Mental Health Diseases and Conditions EN Cohen Veterans Network Health and Medicine Mental Health Diseases and Conditions 94 94 1 07/10/23 20230714 NES 230714 2023 JUL 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Routine outcomes monitoring (ROM) and measurement-based care (MBC) have been shown to improve mental health outcomes. Keywords for this news article include: Health and Medicine, Cohen Veterans Network, Mental Health Diseases and Conditions. [Extracted from the article]

In an effort to help the public better understand the mental health implications of gaming, an international foundation and a public health nonprofit this month released a white paper, calling it a first‐of‐its‐kind report, that analyzes the potential role of gaming as an innovative solution to the increasing mental health crisis in this country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights the transition of Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) in Colorado from paper record to electric health records (EHR) system. It describes the process of enterprise content management (ECM) and the steps taken by MHCD to achieve the ECM record structure it would need. Also discussed are the process of capturing and indexing paper documents using an ECM system, the approach to managing the ECM process and its benefits.

The authors comment on the article "Evaluation of a campaign to improve awareness and attitudes of young people towards mental health issues," by J. D. Livingston, A. Tugwell, K. Korf-Uzan, M. Cianfrone, and C. Coniglio, which was published in a 2012 issue of "Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology." The report evaluated the "In One Voice" mass media campaign, which used Canadian hockey players to raise awareness and address social stigma related to mental illness. Other topics include awareness campaigns to address the knowledge, attitude, and behavior factors of metal health stigma, the use of personal messages to engage public empathy, and the role of awareness campaign length in its overall effectiveness.

The author comments on the article "Evaluation of a campaign to improve awareness and attitudes of young people towards mental health issues," by J. D. Livingston, A. Tugwell, K. Korf-Uzan, M. Cianfrone, and C. Coniglio, which was published in a 2012 issue of "Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology." The report evaluated the "In One Voice" mass media campaign, which used Canadian hockey players to raise awareness and address social stigma related to mental illness. Other topics include the knowledge, attitude, and behavioral components of social and self-stigma related to mental health, the impact of stigma on young people seeking help, and the effectiveness of mental health stigma campaigns in reducing discrimination.

The author comments on the article "Evaluation of a campaign to improve awareness and attitudes of young people towards mental health issues," by J. D. Livingston, A. Tugwell, K. Korf-Uzan, M. Cianfrone, and C. Coniglio, which was published in a 2012 issue of "Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology." The report evaluated the "In One Voice" mass media campaign, which used Canadian hockey players to raise awareness and address social stigma related to mental illness. Other topics include mental illness attitudes of young people, social distance, and school-based awareness interventions.

The authors respond to criticisms within the issue on their article "Evaluation of a campaign to improve awareness and attitudes of young people towards mental health issues," which was published in a 2012 issue of "Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology." They look at the mass media mental health awareness campaign "In One Voice," which used professional hockey players in Canada to promote social acceptance of the mentally ill and address stereotypes related to traditional masculinity. They evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign in raising awareness of a mental health information website, raising funds for mental health services, and increasing market penetration.

A team of researchers is calling for comprehensive changes to U.S. health care and social policies to address racial disparities in perinatal mental health conditions. They propose seven recommendations, including a national training program for health care providers, payment models for community-based services, paid family leave, expanded funding for perinatal psychiatry access programs, and access to safe abortions and contraception. The team emphasizes the need for reproductive justice and highlights the gaps in equity, access, research data, and social determinants of health. They also advocate for workplace policies that support families, such as paid parental leave and high-quality child care. [Extracted from the article]

Boldly proclaiming to Congress that it's time to redesign the U.S. mental and behavioral health system, Senate lawmakers last month released a white paper outlining a national strategy to integrate mental health care, enhance delivery within local communities and improve how federal funds and other resources are planned for and allocated to increase the nation's investment through better mental and behavioral health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dentistry, Health and Medicine, Mental Health Diseases and Conditions, Mental Illness, Psychiatry Keywords: Dentistry; Health and Medicine; Mental Health Diseases and Conditions; Mental Illness; Psychiatry EN Dentistry Health and Medicine Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Mental Illness Psychiatry 1607 1607 1 09/25/23 20230929 NES 230929 2023 SEP 25 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Investigators publish new report on mental health diseases and conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Guangzhou; People's Republic of China; Asia; China; Drugs and Therapies; HIV/AIDS; Health and Medicine; Immune System Diseases and Conditions; Primate Lentiviruses; RNA Viruses; Retroviridae; Vertebrate Viruses; Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Conditions EN Guangzhou People's Republic of China Asia China Drugs and Therapies HIV/AIDS Health and Medicine Immune System Diseases and Conditions Primate Lentiviruses RNA Viruses Retroviridae Vertebrate Viruses Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Conditions 29 29 1 07/17/23 20230717 NES 230717 2023 JUL 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at AIDS Weekly -- Current study results on Immune System Diseases and Conditions - HIV/AIDS have been published. Keywords for this news article include: Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, Asia, Asia, China, Drugs and Therapies, HIV/AIDS, Health and Medicine, Immune System Diseases and Conditions, Primate Lentiviruses, RNA Viruses, Retroviridae, Vertebrate Viruses, Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Conditions, Sun Yat-sen University. [Extracted from the article]

The author's clinical experience with the Child Protection and Mental Health Care systems informs this brief practice-focused paper. The author posits that Secondary Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Trauma are central to understanding the impact of relationally traumatic material and the experience of individuals, families, team and the wider ecology of care systems. In particular, the author hypothesises that the tendency of systems to become fragmented in operation, with silos of sub-parts working parallel to each other, may be a natural adaptation to the ways in which traumatic experience ripples across system boundaries. This 'ripple effect' may lead to increasing emotional and relational reactivity, and survival-oriented inward focus of energies and efforts. The metaphor of the brain and nervous system is used to explore ideas of connection and integration in care systems. Trauma-informed leadership by individuals and teams is also touched upon in relation to reducing fear-driven clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is dedicated to improving mental healthcare in the United States. They recently held the 25th NIMH-Sponsored Mental Health Services Research Conference (MHSR), which focused on topics such as service user engagement, financing the implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and predicting mental health workforce turnover. The conference highlighted the importance of stakeholder partnerships and recommended structural changes to research institutions to increase service user engagement. The papers presented at the conference provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving mental health care. [Extracted from the article]

The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB) is calling for action to address the grief from homicide that disproportionately affects Black communities worldwide. In a paper published in the journal Homicide Studies, the authors argue that the prevalence and spread of homicide grief in Black communities can be viewed as a pandemic, with structural racism and systemic inequalities underlying its pervasiveness. The paper recommends a comprehensive public health framework that incorporates anti-Black racism to address the trauma from this kind of loss and reduce homicide rates. The authors also highlight the need for culturally responsive support services and improved access to mental health care and grief counseling for Black communities. The paper cites statistics showing the disproportionate impact of homicide on Black communities in Canada and the US, and emphasizes the urgent need for a public health response to address the crisis of homicide grief. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses seven ways to eliminate paper processes from the work flow of behavioral health providers. Topics covered include the financial and organizational challenges in complying with electronic health records (EHRs), the Medicaid EHR incentive, and the options to avoid paperwork inefficiencies such as scanning historical clinical data, migration to electronic billing, and using electronic signatures.

The article focuses on the plan of the U.S. Veterans Affairs to offer mental health care services to veterans who have other-than-honorable dismissals.

The article reports on the paper "Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision" by the British government which set out plans on how to improve and support child and mental health including the reduction of waiting time in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

A study conducted at Guangzhou College of Commerce in China explored the effectiveness of using online platforms for community corrections to improve minors' behavior and mental health. The research utilized various methods such as TAN Bayes and support vector machines to measure and extract corrective content, ultimately leading to positive outcomes for the minors involved. The study found that the online correction platform significantly improved the psychological state and reduced mental health risks for the minors, showcasing promising results for optimizing community correction methods. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the green paper entitled "Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision," jointly published by the British Departments of Education and Health. It mentions that the green paper is aimed to improve the mental health services in the country with a focus among schools and colleges that can be linked to a fund of more than £300 million. It adds that the paper promotes earlier intervention and prevention.

The article reports on the policy document "Race for the Soul of the Profession" from the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) to address inequalities that prevent people from marginalised and racialised communities in accessing mental health support.

The article focuses on designing employee break rooms to enhance comfort, hygiene, and sustainability, making them inviting and functional spaces. Topics include creating an employee-first space with thoughtful planning and ambiance, implementing rigorous hygiene practices, and recognizing the importance of breaks for employee rejuvenation.

The article reports on a study conducted by "The Oregonian" publication which found that Oregon's mental health system is professionally inconsistent, financially inefficient and inhumane.

A study conducted by the National College of Ireland explores the use of digital mental health technologies and the potential impact of surveillance capitalism on these platforms. The research highlights the need for reliable and scalable mental health care, but also raises concerns about the extraction and commercialization of mental health data by big tech companies. The study examines the terms, conditions, and practices of ten popular mental health apps and argues that real value for society cannot be achieved if power, politics, and profits remain in the hands of these companies. The paper calls for attention to be given to promoting democracy and public value in digital mental health solutions. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Manchester found that metacognitive therapy, a psychological intervention, can effectively reduce anxiety and depression in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. The study tested two versions of the therapy: a group-based intervention delivered by rehabilitation staff and a self-directed, paper-based intervention. Both versions were associated with greater reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms compared to cardiac rehabilitation alone. The researchers recommend that metacognitive therapy be included as part of the treatment options in cardiac rehabilitation, with patients given the choice between group-based or home-based treatment to increase access. Further research is needed to assess implementation barriers, evaluate long-term outcomes of home-based therapy, and compare metacognitive therapy with alternative treatments. The research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and is published in the Programme Grants for Applied Research journal. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada discusses the use of smartphone-delivered attentional bias modification training (ABMT) as a remote solution for mental health problems. The report presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature on smartphone-delivered ABMT, examining its impact on attentional bias and symptoms of mental health problems. The review included 12 papers with a total of 24,503 participants, and the meta-analysis found that both active and placebo ABMT interventions showed significant effects in reducing symptoms of mental health problems. The report emphasizes the need for personalized approaches in ABMT to effectively reduce attentional bias and symptoms of mental health problems. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the role of fan cultures in mental health and how they are underexplored within cultural psychiatry. Fan cultures, which emerge from communities of shared interests such as television series, novels, and video games, have become more popular and accessible due to the internet. The paper explores how recognizing fan cultures in cultural psychiatry can contribute to improving mental health care for members of fan communities. It also examines the extent to which conventional methods of cultural psychiatry allow for the recognition of the mental health implications of fan cultures in clinical practice. Please note that this preprint has not been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem examined the use of telepsychiatry (TP) in emergency settings. TP, which involves live video meetings, has been implemented in various contexts, including psychiatric emergency departments (EDs). The study aimed to review the evidence for TP's effectiveness and implementation process in the ED setting. The findings suggest that TP can reduce waiting time for psychiatric evaluation and lower admission rates for patients assessed through TP. However, there is limited data on TP costs, its use for involuntary commitment evaluations, and its effectiveness for specific patient groups. The study concludes that further research is needed to examine TP's effectiveness for specific patient groups and its use in enabling assessments for possible involuntary commitment. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "From Optimal to Equitable: Rethinking Developmental Models in a Diverse World," critically examines the concept of "optimal development" and its application to poverty. It highlights the limitations of a Western-centric approach that often disregards the cultural, historical, and present realities of disadvantaged communities. The paper argues for a social justice-oriented developmental psychology that emphasizes cultural sensitivity, respects diverse lived experiences, and promotes sustainable, localized practices. It calls for an epistemological shift towards more inclusive and holistic approaches to addressing poverty and development. Please note that this preprint has not been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

The author examines how the U.S. healthcare act might limit oversight effectiveness for expansive mental health coverage. It notes the healthcare law's provisions for equal insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse cases, and the need for insurers to understand and comply with complex federal parity rules. The article cites a concern that insurers might not get accurate information on coverage needs as they try to meet the deadline set by regulators for benefits proposals.

Purpose: Theoretical generalisation provides the basis for tackling problems of service complexity, fragmentation and disrupted care pathways. Design/methodology/approach: Recent mental health service transformation in Wales, United Kingdom, has been stimulated by a policy programme underpinned by person-centred recovery values. This paper offers analysis informed by the perspectives of Niklas Luhmann and other noted theorists to examine escalating service system complexity related to this transformation. Analysis builds upon the findings of a qualitative study employing thematic discourse analysis of talk of people with mental illness and associated workers. Findings: In total, three themes were constructed in participants' talk: "Competing versions of recovery", "Misaligned service expectations" and "Disrupted care pathways." Recovery may be understood as a form of moral communication and autopoietic meaning-making activity, according to Luhmann's radical constructionist epistemology. This has the potential to generate competing versions of recovery, a key contributor to escalating complexity. Research limitations/implications: Findings could be developed further by continued investigation of the relationship between recovery implementation and service fragmentation. Social implications: A more judicious, balanced policy-implementation may cultivate optimal conditions for recovery pluralism by avoiding polarisation towards either top-down, policy-based recovery implementation or a proliferation of approaches at the grassroots level. Findings have implications for healthcare settings beyond the scope of mental healthcare, given the prevalence of person-centred care internationally. Originality/value: A simplistic view of recovery implementation should be challenged. Recovery should not be considered a "magic bullet" for mental healthcare delivery. Haphazard recovery-implementation may have detrimental effects of escalating complexity, service fragmentation and disrupted care pathways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the near-completion of a position paper on the behavioral health managed care programs for the public sector being developed by the American Managed Behavioral Healthcare Association (AMBHA) and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD). Other groups joining the project; Examples of statements found in the paper. INSET: AMBHA to focus on consumer issues for next dialogue paper..

Features the Community Management Information Systems Initiative implemented by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services as of May 2005. Purpose of the management information systems; Role of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies Inc. to the initiative; Benefits provided by the initiative.

Focuses on the solution for maintaining or enhancing care levels and quality and ensuring organizational survival of behavioral health providers. Additional strategic objectives of the process redesign initiative of Pressley Ridge, a Pittsburgh-based multiservice children's behavioral health provider; Categories of primary process improvements; Key areas of financial management that were improved significantly by its implementation and the improvements it permitted.

The article reports on the response of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy to proposals set out by the government for improving healthcare for children and young people in England in a Green Paper that focuses on mental healthcare in schools and colleges.

The article reports that Susie Orbach, a consultant psychotherapist, has condemned Great Britain's green paper on children’s mental health for its failure to address the part played by its own policies in the rising rates of referral to children and young people’s mental health services.