Mental Health

The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches. .

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Self‐Care for the Prevention and Management of Disease: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals

Scientific article

Due to the nature of their work, health care professionals frequently experience long hours, stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. If left unaddressed, these issues can lead to increased risks of mental and physical health problems. One...

Mental Health, Substance Use & Brain Chemistry

Book

16 March 2020

Many people who develop substance use disorders have mental health conditions, and, likewise, many individuals who suffer from mental health issues also use substances in a harmful manner. The relationship between mental health and...

Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Book

The World Health Organisation is working alongside other public health authorities around the world to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and inform the public with the latest updates and measures to reduce the potential impact on the global...

Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019

Scientific article

For individuals working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic, the stress and pressure of the situation can have a dramatic negative impact on mental wellbeing. Although psychological interventions for health care professionals...

Early Childhood Mental Health

Website

As people develop through childhood, adolescents and into adulthood there are continuous opportunities to lay the foundations of sound mental health. Disruptions during this trajectory can have a lasting impact on the way a person develops...

Practical Recommendations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

22 April 2020

Webinar

Description

This presentation will discuss strategies for effectively assessing, conceptualizing, and treating co-morbid eating disorders and substance use disorders. The presentation will begin with a brief review of quantitative and qualitative assessment strategies, followed by a short discussion around case conceptualization.

Factors Associated With Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019

Scientific article

27 March 2020

Abstract Importance: Health care workers exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be psychologically stressed. Objective: To assess the magnitude of mental health outcomes and associated factors among health care workers...

WEBINAR: 'Update on Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) Curriculum'

26 March 2020

Webinar

United States

The Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) developed the Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) curriculum to encourage enhanced resiliency, wellness, and self-management of health and behavioral health in people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

The COVID-19 Outbreak and Psychiatric Hospitals in China: Managing Challenges through Mental Health Service Reform

Scientific article

15 March 2020

Abstract Recently, more than 300 Chinese patients with psychiatric disorders were diagnosed with the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Possible reasons quoted in the report were the lack of caution regarding the COVID-19 outbreak...

Health Matters: Smoking and Mental Health

Website

26 February 2020

It is well documented that people with severe mental health issues are more likely to smoke compared to the general population. Smoking reduces physical wellbeing and is a key modifiable risk factor for health inequality. Despite this...