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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

Specifically, they state that, “as society continues to become more and more culturally diverse, mental health providers must continually engage in ongoing self-assessment related to knowledge, skills and abilities to provide culturally responsive care” 2. empathy) that lead to positive treatment outcomes for patients with schizophrenia.

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Women Working In Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

Professor Petra Vértes (UK) used genetics to improve understanding of the biological underpinnings of Schizophrenia in 2017. Dr Ethel Nakimuli-Mpungu (Uganda) developed a highly successful intervention for remote communities living with HIV and depression in 2015. Ethel Mpungu’s work is an amazing example of interdisciplinary thinking.

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Synthesizing Findings on Cognitive Flexibility and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors

Society of Clinical Psychology

Scientists have dedicated a tremendous amount of effort and resources toward understanding potential risk and protective factors for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB). cognitive inflexibility) may use the same strategy again and again to approach a problem, even when that strategy is ineffective or harmful.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

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What Are The New Government Guidelines For Children’s Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

The ADP continues to improve prevention, detection and early intervention for depression in young people. Most recently, in 2021, MQ advised the new Healthy Brains Global Initiative (HGBI) on their strategy to invest in research into young people’s anxiety and depression.

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What Are The New Government Guidelines For Children’s Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

The ADP continues to improve prevention, detection and early intervention for depression in young people. Most recently, in 2021, MQ advised the new Healthy Brains Global Initiative (HGBI) on their strategy to invest in research into young people’s anxiety and depression.

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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

Emotional and behavioral outcomes may include a propensity towards substance abuse, an inclination to risky or defiant behaviors, anxiety, or depression. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, . Start with self-care, showing yourself kindness and compassion for your physical, emotional, and mental health.