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In this episode, we're joined by Dr Julie Denning, Managing Director and Chartered Health psychologist at Working2Wellbeing and chair of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association. Also joining us is Generali's own early intervention and rehabilitation expert, Kay Needle to discuss the latest thinking in support for employees with long-term conditions. Around 15 million people in England alone have a long-term condition. That's a condition that has to be managed with drugs or treatment such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke or cancer. And the number of people with three or more long-term conditions or multimorbidity, is ever-rising, bringing with it rising demand for prevention and management. Even long COVID, which is not as prevalent as any of these conditions but is arguably receiving most attention in the media, at least, is now verging into this territory and is also contributing to the wider discussion around chronic fatigue. Such conditions are more prevalent than others, but will undoubtedly impact people in most workplaces. So what are the trends? The latest thinking and support and barriers to progress?

The psychological impact of ICU experiences is a growing concern for healthcare marketers. Understanding the interconnected trauma faced by patients, caregivers, and professionals is crucial. Sacha McBain, Ph.D., highlights strategies for mitigating stress through trauma-informed care, open communication, and support systems. Let's redefine our marketing approaches to address mental health in ICUs holistically. Engage with this critical conversation!

Wish you had something more to offer your patients struggling with their mental health and/or their sleep? Join this free webinar for healthcare professionals to learn how to easily incorporate Alpha-Stim. Your patients will love you for it! #patientsfirst , #bettersleep , #bringthecalm

If you suspect you may be Neurodiverse and are thinking of visiting a health professional to be assessed there are things to be aware of and to look out for. Look for a practitioner who takes an holistic approach to assessment and treatment, considering all aspects of an individual's experiences and functioning, to help identify the most appropriate supports and interventions regardless of whether symptoms stem from trauma, neurodiversity, or a combination of both.  Find out more about the difference between neurodiverse and Neurodiverse in our latest blog post by Anton Ashcroft https://lnkd.in/gGBqYe_U

Another report, this time from the government of Denmark, showing that MDMA is proven to be effective and safe for PTSD. https://lnkd.in/eBP4GaJc Key findings of the report include: Harm from recreational ecstasy use in the Netherlands is limited, with no or very low dependence liability, no clinically relevant persistent cognitive deficits, and a limited number of serious incidents. MDMA-assisted therapy appears to be an effective and safe treatment for chronic and treatment-resistant PTSD patients. With approximately 400,000 people suffering from PTSD and less than 25% receiving evidence-based trauma treatment, there is a significant unmet need for PTSD treatment. The Dutch government should facilitate the introduction and use of MDMA-assisted therapy as soon as possible. Given the unlikely registration of this treatment with the European Medicines Agency soon, the committee proposes starting a large naturalistic study to provide MDMA treatment to those who need it most and to monitor PTSD patients receiving MDMA. #MDMA #psychedelics #PTSD #Denmark #MDMAassistedtherapy

There is poor understanding on health care utilization, productivity losses, and burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in multiethnic Asian populations. This open access study in Psychological Trauma, a publication of APA Division 56, aims to change that: https://bit.ly/4d1vsr0

Always more to learn and knowledge to gain regarding mental illness.

Happy Emotional Health Week! As we delve into the importance of emotional well-being, let's remember its significance in clinical trials. Patients' mental health affects their engagement and feedback, influencing trial outcomes. It's time to prioritise a supportive environment for all involved, ensuring meaningful participation in advancing medical research. #EmotionalHealthWeek #ClinicalTrials

The Knowledge Action Portal on #NCDs combines strategic knowledge resources by the World Health Organization and multistakeholder partners – including civil society, academic institutions, people with lived experience, and more – for collaboration and coherent action across global health agendas! Discover and contribute latest evidence, guidelines, reports and insights that enhance evidence-informed initiatives addressing NCDs, mental health conditions, comorbidities, as well as risk factors and determinants of health! 📚 KAP knowledge repository: https://lnkd.in/e6M7KdWv 💡 Quick intro on how to search and filter: https://lnkd.in/e683cyt9

If you need a reminder of what the conference is about, this year's theme is 'Making space' – literally, metaphorically and psychologically. We are particularly keen to get papers around the broad theme of making space, including, but not limited to the following areas: Looking after each other Clinical Care Collaborative working Case studies  Sharing best practice Considering specific patient groups – mental health, paediatrics, older people, trauma etc. Leadership Social implications for Emergency Care Workplace wellbeing Managing aggression Climate change as a health emergency It's also not too late to waft this in front of someone you'd love to see speak at the conference - you (and they) have until Sunday (2nd June) to get this done. Submit your abstract now If you're not yet ready for public speaking, you can still get ahead of the rush and book your ticket early, we’ve held last year’s prices and you can book your ticket here https://lnkd.in/eFNS6X9y