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 MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH: News You Can Use!
Your source for updates on how the SC CTSI is working with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and the mental health community |
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Volume 2, Issue 8 October 05, 2013 |
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, AND OCTOBER 1, 2013 NIMH OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM UPDATES
(see attached e-newsletter for details)
A teacher-delivered intervention program promoting healthy lifestyles improved health behaviors, social skills, severe depression, and academic performance in high school adolescents, a study has found. The study, supported by the National Institute of Nursing Research appears in the online September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. It is one of the first studies to report multiple immediate improvements that were sustained over time using a teacher-delivered, cognitive-behavioral skills-building intervention program incorporated into a high school health education class.
A NIMH Twitter Chat on Suicide Prevention: Archived
To commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2013, NIMH hosted a Twitter chat on the topic.
Information About Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease Now in Spanish
Spanish versions of two easy-to-read guides are now available from the National Institute on Aging's Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center. Short vignettes, resources for more information, and definitions of important terms are included in these online-only guides.
Entendiendo La Perdida De Memoria
(Understanding Memory Loss)
This guide describes the differences between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems, possible causes of memory loss, and how to seek help.
This guide discusses the signs of Alzheimer's, when to see the doctor, treatments for the disease, and help for caregivers.
ACF RESOURCES ON CHILD WELFARE
This report from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to Congress provides information on the performance of states in seven child welfare outcome categories and also includes data on contextual factors and findings of analyses conducted across states.
This factsheet outlines the legal definition of child abuse and neglect, the different types of abuse and neglect, and the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Resources about the impact of trauma on well-being also are included.
This factsheet explains the long-term physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect.
This factsheet provides information on how communities and individual citizens can strengthen families, protect children, and prevent child abuse and neglect.
As cheif of the Unit on Brain Imaging in the NIMH Child Psychiatry Branch, Jay Giedd, M.D. has studied the development of the adolescent brain for more than 20 years. Dr. Giedd participated in a live Goodle_ Hangout with Science and the American Association for the Advancement of Science discussing the mysteries of the adolescent brain and what makes it unique. The archived "video chat" is now available.
Jay Giedd on PBS documentary "Brains on Trial"
NIMH's Jay Giedd discusses brain scan research with Alan Alda in the two-episode PBS documentary, Brains on Trial.
  
Complementary Health Approaches Topic Updated on NIHSENIORHEALTH.GOV
Learn about natural products and mind and body practices, and get tips on safety, being an informed consumer, and talking to healthcare providers on the "Complementary Health Approaches" section at NIHSeniorHealth website. The topic also features new information on managing pain, the number one reason people in the United Sates use complementary approaches.
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Children and Youth: Concepts and Strategies
This new resource from the SAMHSA-Health Resources and Services Administration Center for Integrated Health Solutions provides robust information on models of organizing service delivery for youth; five core competencies of integrated care systems for children with behavioral health problems; and financing mechanisms that support integrated care systems for children with behavioral health problems. This report is designed specifically for community behavioral health and health centers to learn an approach to delivering care that comprehensively addresses the primary care, specialty care, and social support needs of children and youth in a continuous and family-centered manner.
BULLYING PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
October 2013
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the NCTSN is offering resources to help educate parent and families, educators, professionals, and policy makers about domestic violence.
NATIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
October 2013
The Office of National Drug Control Policy in Collaboration with SAMHSA encourages youth, families, schools, and businesses to participate in the observance by promoting substance abuse prevention programs and activities within their communities.
SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL DRUG FACTS WEEK 2014
January 27, 2014 - February 2, 2014
As the school year begins, NIDA encourages educators, community groups, and parents to begin planning events for the fourth annual National Drug Facts Week in the last week of January. Hundreds of educational events are expected around he country to connect teens with scientific experts in the drug abuse field. Coordnated by NIDA, National Drug Facts Week encourages and stimulates community-based events where teens ask questions of addiction scientists or health experts. Events can be sponsored by a variety of organizations, including schools, community groups, sports clubs, and hospitals. Topics for discussion include the science behind illicit drug use, presciption drug abuse, and use of alcohol and tabacco. Event holders who register will receive free booklets with science-base facts about drugs, designed specifically for teens. To register and for more information click here.
Twitter: We're excited to join @NIDANews to share #drugfacts during National Drug Fact Week.
Facebook: We're excited to join the National Institute on Drug Abuse for National Drug Facts Week! Together we'll share #drugfacts and help teens shatter the myths about drug abuse.
Calls for Public INPUT
COMMENTS ARE BEING SOUGHT ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. (See newsletter for details) | |
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MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH: News You Can Use! is produced by the SC CTSI Community Engagement program. For questions or information, please contact Holly Kiger, RN, MN, CNS.
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