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Let’s rethink healthcare  I love that Denmark are taking a new approach to “putative” mental illness with the redesign of their latest psychiatric hospital and their intention to reframe mental disorders to destigmatised - it’s definitely a step in the right direction, however, I believe I t’s important to remember that just because something looks like psychiatry, doesn’t mean it is psychiatric. There are a multitude of causalities that bring inflammation of the brain resulting in putative “mental illness” and behavioural abnormalities that have us wondering where our loved ones have disappeared to. We need to change this outdated social construct and recognise what is truly creating the increase of behavioural issues in our globe and admit we’ve been treating the issues incorrectly which is why medications DO NOT work.  Head traumas, tumours, abuse, stress, spillover of pathogens from animals to humans, processed foods, pollution, substance abuse, etc etc etc are just some of the root cause of inflammation of the brain resulting in abnormal behaviours. April’s story in the Washington post recently is just one representative story - after 20yrs of misdiagnosis goes home after it’s discovered an immune issue was responsible for her illness. “New research suggests that a subset of patients with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia may actually have autoimmune disease that attacks the brain” There are too many stories showing how wrong we have been about psychiatry so #letsrethinkhealthcare  Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e4Se2KND

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌎 Mental health isn’t just a piece of the puzzle; it’s at the core of our well-being, a human right. Yet, over 970 million individuals worldwide struggle with mental health disorders, affecting more than 10% of the global population. In the light of this – and combined with the renewed political efforts in Denmark, we’re proud to raise awareness on this important topic by launching an updated version of our publication on the Danish approach to mental health. In addition to fresh statistics, the updated publication offers two brand new chapters about the latest Danish development in the field, including Denmark’s comprehensive 10-year plan for psychiatry and mental health and the role of public-private partnerships in fostering a healthier society through multi-sector collaboration. Explore the updated version of the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eaMZ_SMd #WMHD2023 | #mentalhealth | #letsrethinkhealthcare

On October 10, join us in recognizing World Mental Health Day. Amplify your understanding of adolescent mental health challenges in low- and middle-income countries by revisiting our impactful webinar. Last October, experts from RTI International, Plan International, Johns Hopkins University, and AstraZeneca shared research findings and presented a new analysis of global data with the aim of motivating and guiding action to improve adolescent mental health. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3LLBpwC #MentalHealthDay

Join Us! ⬇️ Rural Minds & National Grange Present: Managing Mental Health in Rural America 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 🕖 Time: 7 PM ET Are you or someone you know navigating the complexities of mental health in rural America? We invite you to join us for a special, one-hour, moderated webinar that dives into the challenges and solutions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eh9TW2rW #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #suicideawareness

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

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

#WednesdayWisdom! Are you considering a career in mental health research? Here’s some advice from NIMH Deputy Director Dr. Shelli Avenevoli! Get more reflections and advice from Dr. Avenevoli during NIMH’s 75th anniversary at: https://go.nih.gov/U6sMJLp #NationalMentoringMonth 

"There is no human experience that is not in some sense cultural." "There is no mental illness without a cultural dimension to it." These two statements made me want to interview Dr. Laurence Kirmayer, one of our nation's leading experts on the intersections of mental health and culture. Join us tomorrow to hear him share more about these two statements (& more!) - especially as they impact workplaces. The recording will be available if you can't make it but want to hear what he shares. https://lnkd.in/eU4qrJJR #mentalhealth #hr #peopleandculture #equitydiversityinclusion #psychologicalsafety #thoughtleadership

Call for Papers Identifying Opportunities and Priorities in Youth Mental Health Disparities Research — Each manuscript will include a discussion on the gaps and opportunities in youth mental health disparities research; a discussion on approaches to reduce disparities among youth; and research strategies and solutions that can be implemented and evaluated to reduce youth mental health disparities. Submissions are due June 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eCNCxmT4

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Mental Health Researchers! Are you passionate about advancing mental health interventions? The Wellcome Trust is offering substantial funding opportunities for teams of researchers to investigate the causal mechanisms behind effective interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis. The Mental Health Award provides up to £5 million for research on identifying the active ingredients that drive symptom reduction or resolution. This funding, available for up to 8 years, welcomes research exploring biological, cognitive, behavioral, relational, and societal factors. 🚀 In addition, there is an opportunity to accelerate scalable digital mental health interventions. The objective is to evaluate and enhance digital interventions for early intervention in depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Research teams must include relevant expertise to drive the proposed research. The application deadline is 5 December 2024. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dHfKRu-H. Let's work together to improve mental health worldwide! #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #WellcomeFunding