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Call for abstracts: THE ROLE OF EVIDENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS In response to increasing global mental health challenges, worsened by COVID-19 and social inequalities, it's crucial to focus on community-based solutions. Kosovo's mental health services are shifting towards this approach to better meet emerging needs by prioritizing prevention and cost-effective treatment. The Department of Psychology is organizing a conference to share research and practical solutions for enhancing community mental health. This conference, titled "Empowering Communities: The Role of Evidence in Mental Health Interventions," seeks to convene a diverse group of experts, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. By focusing on evidence-based practices in mental health, we aim to address the unique challenges faced by today's communities through effective and innovative approaches. We warmly invite contributions from individuals across psychology, public health, social work, and related fields to join this critical conversation. Conference Themes: Submissions are encouraged that address, but are not limited to, the following themes: • Innovative models and strategies for community mental health interventions • Assessment and effectiveness of evidence-based mental health programs in community settings • The role of technology and digital tools in enhancing community mental health services • Collaborative approaches involving healthcare providers, NGOs, community leaders, and policymakers in mental health interventions • Strategies for mental health promotion and prevention at the community level Submission Guidelines: • Abstracts should be limited to 250 words, summarizing the main parts of the study. • Indicate the presentation format: oral presentation, poster, or workshop. • Submissions must be original and not previously published or under review for publication elsewhere. Key Dates: • Abstract Submission Deadline: 26 March 2024 • Conference Dates: 17-18 April 2024 Please submit your abstracts via departamenti.psikologjise@uni-pr.edu We look forward to your contributions and to an engaging and insightful conference that advances our understanding andpractices in community mental health. For more : https://lnkd.in/d_7jYCVG #OpenUP #unëjamUP #UPgrade #growUP #riseUP #beUP #UPspeak #loveUP #UPeducation #cheerUP

🌟 Call for Abstracts: Empowering Communities through Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions 🌟 In the face of escalating global mental health challenges, magnified by the impacts of COVID-19 and social inequalities, there's an urgent call to pivot towards community-based solutions. Kosovo is leading by example, with a transformative approach in its mental health services that emphasizes prevention and cost-effective treatments. 🌍💡 The Department of Psychology is excited to announce the conference "Empowering Communities: The Role of Evidence in Mental Health Interventions". This pivotal gathering aims to bring together a broad spectrum of experts, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and innovative solutions aimed at enhancing community mental health. 📚🤝 We're inviting contributions that delve into evidence-based practices in mental health, aiming to tackle the unique challenges our communities face through effective, innovative approaches. This conference is an open invitation to individuals from psychology, public health, social work, and related fields to engage in this critical dialogue. 🧠✨ Conference Themes Include: Innovative community mental health intervention models and strategies Assessing evidence-based mental health programs in community settings The impact of technology and digital tools on community mental health services Collaborative mental health intervention strategies involving healthcare providers, NGOs, community leaders, and policymakers Community-level mental health promotion and prevention strategies Submission Guidelines: Abstracts should be 250 words max, summarizing your study's key components. Specify your presentation format: oral, poster, or workshop. Ensure submissions are original and not under review or published elsewhere. 📅 Key Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 26 March 2024 Conference Dates: 17-18 April 2024 Submit your abstracts at departamenti.psikologjise@uni-pr.edu and join us in paving the way for innovative, evidence-based community mental health practices. Let's collaborate towards a future where mental health support is accessible, effective, and community-focused. For more information, click here. Let's #OpenUP the conversation on mental health and #UPgrade our approaches for the betterment of our communities. Together, we can #growUP, #riseUP, and #loveUP, enhancing mental health education and support one step at a time. 🚀💚 #MentalHealth #CommunityHealth #EvidenceBased #Psychology #PublicHealth #SocialWork #Innovation #Collaboration #Conference

🔎 Did you know that youth aged 11-24 often face an average of three or more mental health diagnoses at once? These overlapping conditions can deeply affect their emotional, physical, and social well-being, and lead to long-term consequences. Yet, despite the urgent need for targeted interventions, many young people are overlooked in research and innovation efforts. The CALM study, part of OBI’s Integrated Discovery Programs, is bridging this gap head-on. By focusing on early detection and the development of precision interventions, CALM aims to reshape mental health care for youth with multiple conditions. Grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), CALM’s approach is designed to improve the quality of life for young people as they transition from adolescence into adulthood. Although CALM is one of OBI's newest initiatives, it has already made significant strides. This past May, the CALM Summit brought together youth partners, clinicians, researchers, and community organizations to collaborate on new solutions. As Aidan Mohamed, a member of the Youth Advisory Group at CALM, shared: "The summit was an incredible experience — for the first time, I felt like part of the research team, not just a patient." Discover more about CALM’s mission to transform care for youth navigating multiple mental health challenges: https://www.calmstudy.ca/ #YouthMentalHealth #PrecisionCare #BrainHealth #OBI #MultipleMentalHealthConditions #MentalWellbeing

This #WorldMentalHealthDay we are announcing an initial investment of £27 million to support mental health research teams in 9 regions across England. The investment will: 🙋 give more people the opportunity to take part in mental health research, improving diversity in mental health studies 💚 in turn this will lead to better treatments 🤝 and support for people who need them most The new funding is part of a pipeline that aims to establish up to 10 Mental Health Research Groups (MHRGs) in areas of the country where there is currently very little mental health research taking place. The first 2 new MHRGs will be based at University of Bath and University of Hull. Baroness Merron, Minister for Mental Health, Department of Health and Social Care said: "Mental illness is one of the biggest challenges we face, but most research into these conditions hasn't reflected the breadth of experiences faced by different communities in different parts of the UK. "There's no 'one-size-fits-all' solution to mental health, so it's really important that health leaders in Yorkshire and elsewhere have the evidence they need, based on research, to provide the most effective care. "We're committed to giving mental health the focus it deserves, and this funding is a huge step forward for mental health research right across the country.” Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eux6CF33 Lucy Chappell

This was going to be my introduction video at last year’s event addressing Burnout and highlighting the people at the cornerstone of care. However, the theme around the event has changed to an awards program and a 3-day mental health conference/interactive convention. I made this pivot because I felt like we had been getting away from the core mission of the Freedom Project ™ We had 8 major events the past 7 years and each one felt like a big party to raise awareness about mental health but that’s it! None of my bills get traction and people forget that we exist after showing up to our events. This past 3 months validated this pivot as I hired Brad Hill to join me and the same questions came up again, “Is this possible?” “Are you guys for real?” Well, come find out for yourself as this will be my ninth event is Kansas City. Come and learn about: 1. How we plan to drive education reform, touching the lives of 1.4 million students across 800 school districts in Kansas and Missouri 2. Update the 1986 One Percent for Arts Program to combat violence directly, enriching our communities and fostering development. 3. Through the foorum Nexus, we plan to change the violence problem and narrative. 4. Extending our mental health education curriculum and bill nationally 5. Lastly, as I mention in this video below, helping clinicians deal with Burnout, feel valued and supported. This is an opportunity for you, me, us, to be part of something special starting here in our amazing City and you can attend from May 5th - 7th: Where every ticket purchase was designed to raise awareness for the National crisis line - “988” The first 200 ticket sales will be invited to foorum Awards on May 4th so go now and take action with us. Our 7-year journey to make a difference created with you in mind. #Jointhefoorum #foorumnexus #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

📢 [Events]   Grenoble Ecole de Management is hosting the Third Edition of the Researcher Mental Health Observatory (ReMO) Ambassador School in Grenoble Campus Sémard on April 22-24th, organized by Stéphanie Gauttier, PhD, HDR (Team leader ISS research https://lnkd.in/dQHqHnhq and professor)   Over 100 participants will take part in 3 days of training to develop understanding of how individuals, institutions, and policy-makers could act to increase #wellbeing. Trainers from all across Europe will share their expertise. The topic is timely: already in 2017, the risk of common psychological disorders for #academicemployees and #postgraduatestudents was estimated to be between 32% and 42%, compared to approximately 19% in the general population, and #COVID19 only deteriorated the situation. The trainers: Anna Muro, Simone Lackner, Joan Camillieri, Caroline Cuny (MCB), Gem Labs, etc.

Did you know that if you picked two people at random in the U.S., there’s an over 60% chance they’d be from different racial or ethnic group? Given that the majority of psychologists are white, it’s likely that clinical therapists will treat someone from a different race or ethnicity than how they identify. This makes understanding the role race plays in therapeutic relationships a critical aspect of the profession. Approved by the APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists, RL’s Resilience Institute offers training for practicing therapists, by practicing therapists. Recently, we partnered with @Welltrack Connect to offer a CE course on Race and Therapy. Dr. Anica Camela Mulzac shared with ~200 attendees the impact of race on the therapeutic alliance between clients and therapists, how attempts to be “colorblind” can undermine treatment efficacy, and ways psychologists can combat racial microaggressions and implicit bias in their clinical practice. Learn more about Resilience Institute here: https://lnkd.in/gp4SVV7R

RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Service Access https://bit.ly/3JfIQuq In this RESHAPE Study series episode, Professor Tamsin Newlove-Delgado, Franki Mathews, and Dr. Kate Allen explore the RESHAPE study findings for service access and comment on the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals. RESHAPE or ‘REflecting on the impactS of covid-19 on cHildren And young People in England: exploring experiences of lockdown, service access and education’ is a large study looking at how life changed for children, young people, and parents during the lockdown and how this may have affected them. This is a follow-on study from the National Study of Health and Wellbeing: Children and Young people and is a joint effort between the University of Exeter, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London and the NHS. Listen now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3JfIQuq The ‘RESHAPE Study’ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the RESHAPE study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals. #CAMH #CAMHS #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Research #Science #ListenLearnLike #ServiceAccess #COVID #COVID19 #Pandemic

RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Service Access https://bit.ly/3JfIQuq In this RESHAPE Study series episode, Professor Tamsin Newlove-Delgado, Franki Mathews, and Dr. Kate Allen explore the RESHAPE study findings for service access and comment on the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals. RESHAPE or ‘REflecting on the impactS of covid-19 on cHildren And young People in England: exploring experiences of lockdown, service access and education’ is a large study looking at how life changed for children, young people, and parents during the lockdown and how this may have affected them. This is a follow-on study from the National Study of Health and Wellbeing: Children and Young people and is a joint effort between the University of Exeter, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London and the NHS. Listen now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3JfIQuq The ‘RESHAPE Study’ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the RESHAPE study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals. #CAMH #CAMHS #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Research #Science #ListenLearnLike #ServiceAccess #COVID #COVID19 #Pandemic

RESHAPE Study: Key Takeaways on Service Access https://bit.ly/3JfIQuq In this RESHAPE Study series episode, Professor Tamsin Newlove-Delgado, Franki Mathews, and Dr. Kate Allen explore the RESHAPE study findings for service access and comment on the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals. RESHAPE or ‘REflecting on the impactS of covid-19 on cHildren And young People in England: exploring experiences of lockdown, service access and education’ is a large study looking at how life changed for children, young people, and parents during the lockdown and how this may have affected them. This is a follow-on study from the National Study of Health and Wellbeing: Children and Young people and is a joint effort between the University of Exeter, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London and the NHS. Listen now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3JfIQuq The ‘RESHAPE Study’ series is a new mini-in conversation series that will explore the RESHAPE study and the impact of its findings for parents, teachers, policymakers, and mental health professionals. #CAMH #CAMHS #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Research #Science #ListenLearnLike #ServiceAccess #COVID #COVID19 #Pandemic