Out at work? A systematic review of LGBTQ+ mental health in the workplace

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Depression, anxiety, and suicidality are higher among LGBTQ+ workers, especially in hostile or unsupportive workplaces. But are research and policy keeping up? This new review sets out the case for change.

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After the storm: why post-disaster mental health support must be tailored and backed by evidence

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Natural disasters often trigger serious mental health problems, but can these be prevented? This new meta-analysis tested psychological and psychosocial interventions aimed at survivors and first responders, and the results may surprise you.

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Starting over: Post-migration challenges experienced by refugees when integrating in a new country

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Many displaced people reach safety only to find new challenges waiting. This new qualitative systematic review synthesises the experiences of 490 refugees, revealing the mental, social, and structural barriers they face in trying to integrate.

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Not just PTSD: reframing trauma as a public health issue

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This narrative review of trauma research from the past 15 years takes a lifespan, transdiagnostic, and global view; offering vital insights for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.

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One therapy, many disorders: the strengths and limitations of CBT across mental health conditions

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CBT is a cornerstone of mental health care, but how well does it really work across different disorders? This massive new meta-analysis offers some answers and raises new questions.

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Perinatal resilience: a protective factor or a misunderstood measure?

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More than 1 in 5 women experience mental health difficulties during pregnancy or after birth. Could boosting resilience help prevent mental health problems during and after pregnancy? This systematic review investigates the evidence, limitations, and implications for practice.

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Psychedelics and mental health: Can the field deliver on its promise?

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Experts from across clinical trials, psychotherapy and regulation have been reflecting on the big challenges facing the field of psychedelics and mental health, following a late 2024 webinar hosted by IAMHRF. This new commentary explores where psychedelic mental health treatments might be heading and what needs to happen next.

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Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way

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Rena Gatzounis blogs about a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality treatments for mental health disorders.

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“How do I see a doctor?” Implementing the Refugee Health Screener-13 in Sweden

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KCL MSc student Rachel Rowan Olive considers the best ways to screen for mental health problems in refugees, exploring a recent Swedish paper evaluating the Refugee Health Screener-13 tool.

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Neigh to PTSD: can horses help veterans heal?

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Ana Veic reviews a study on equine-assisted services (EAS) for military veterans with PTSD. The research shows EAS may help reduce symptoms, highlights barriers to care, and looks at the quality of evidence in this growing field.

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