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Have you heard? CTP and ISCAST are co-hosting a conference – 'Faith-Based Mental Health Care in a Changing World.' Make sure to 'save the date' for this conference (26 October). The Centre for Theology and Psychology is collaborating with ISCAST to run a full-day conference, looking at some of today’s most pressing mental health topics from a faith-based perspective. And while we can’t reveal too many details yet, just know that it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss. You’ll hear from six industry experts across the day, speaking on topics including a Christian perspective on holistic mental health care, gender dysphoria, science and spirituality in clinical medicine, and more. So put the date in your calendar and we'll have more information for you soon! I you want to be first to hear about news and events like this, from the CTP make sure you're subscribed to their mailing list: https://lnkd.in/ggrAQCUD

Fantastic to see this important commission, with a clear call to action to address youth mental health. Our National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF) research has, similar to other countries, identified increasing rates of self-harm in young Irish people, an ongoing trend since 2010. We need to better understand the contributory factors to this trend in Ireland. You can access further information about our data here: ▶ 2021 NSHRI Report: https://lnkd.in/ehEkwtha ▶ Increasing rates of self-harm in young people: https://lnkd.in/ez7xn7Bu

Meet one of the researchers tackling mental health disparities, AZA Stephen Allsop, MD, PhD. Dr. Allsop studies how musical elements, like genre and harmony, contribute to social behavior. He is leveraging the use of music as a cultural healing ritual to challenge traditional therapeutic practices that may fall short in diverse people with mental health issues. Learn more about how Dr. Allsop is transforming the landscape of psychiatric care:

How often do you end a hard day by listening to your favorite musician? Music has the profound ability to calm and to form social connections. I love that we have creative researchers exploring how music can address feelings of isolation and be a healing practice for people with mental health needs. The #APA supports new science that advances mental wellness and helps our communities. #MentalWellness #Psychology

‘Alarming’ surge in mental ill health among young people in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges, experts warn #Mentalhealth Insecure employment, climate crisis and social media are driving ‘dangerous’ decline, research finds Intergenerational inequality, unregulated social media, wage theft, insecure employment and the climate crisis are driving a “dangerous” and “alarming” global surge in #mentalillhealth among #youth, a consortium of health experts has warned. There is an urgent need to address these driving factors and improve mental health treatments to stymie rates of premature death, disability and lost potential, all of which have escalated over the past two decades, the research from The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health found.Published on Wednesday, the work was led by the executive director of Australia’s Orygen Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, psychiatrist prof Patrick McGorry , who said “this is the most serious public health problem we’ve got”. https://lnkd.in/ebnhGQ8M Orygen

You should watch this! Are there aspects of therapy that could dramatically improve how you approach your mental health journey? In this week's new video, "5 Things About Therapy You Probably Didn't Know," we uncover surprising elements of therapy that could inspire you to seek support or enhance your current therapeutic experience. What You'll Discover: 🌟 Unexpected Benefits: Learn about the lesser-known benefits of therapy that go beyond common expectations. 🌟 Empowerment in Sessions: Gain insights on how you can take a more active role in your therapy sessions for maximum benefit. 🌟 Myths vs. Reality: We’ll debunk common myths about therapy and reveal the truths that could change your perspective. 🌟 Enhancing Effectiveness: Find out how small adjustments in your approach to therapy can lead to significant breakthroughs. 🌟 Encouragement to Start: Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking to get more from your current sessions, these insights will be invaluable. Whether you're new to therapy or already on your journey, this video will equip you with knowledge to make informed decisions about your mental health care. Don't miss out on these essential tips—watch now to transform your therapeutic experience! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment to join the conversation. Share your thoughts or ask questions; let’s dive deeper together! https://lnkd.in/gT3CP-dr

Screening, Prep, Set, Setting, Dosage, and Integration...are only some of the keys to safely unlocking the doors we wish to pass through...

Today we worked on the plans for after the summer... the development of the Veteran Mental Health Center of Excellence in Kyiv, which is now in full swing, and preparing for the Tenth Annual Conference of the Ukrainian Psychiatric Association in Kyiv which will take place on October 10-11 with top level speakers from Ukraine and abroad. One of the main topics: veteran mental health!

Today is World Mental Health Day! I wish you all good health today and everyday! I am extremely delighted to share that my research on one of the very important mental health issue of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is finally published today in the International Journal of Current Science. I am excited about the coincidence that it has been published today! Below is the link to the online version of my research paper. https://lnkd.in/gmsgHhdv

In a recent Atlantic piece, journalist Jerusalem Demsas stated the ’normalization that many people do struggle with severe mental illnesses—has been one of the great cultural transformations of the 21st century.’   And while this may be true – there is still so much work to do to end stigma and discrimination associated with mental health. According to the Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health Review published in 2022, stigma continues to be the biggest barrier to thriving. In addition, stigma has also been cited as a reason that mental health services receive less funding and are considered less prestigious than other health services in many countries. The Lancet review provided eight recommendations for various stakeholders on what to do to reduce stigma – one of those being the WHO. We’re thrilled to share that the WHO has answered their call, and will publish their own, ‘WHO MOSAIC toolkit to end stigma and discrimination in mental health’, which will provide practical guidance on deploying anti-stigma initiatives. We’ll be sure to share it once it’s live – but for now, learn what you can do every day to help combat discrimination and stigma in mental health: https://lnkd.in/ef5ps9En