From loneliness to social connection: charting a path to healthier societies
This landmark report from the WHO Commission on Social Connection highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action …
PTSD
A summary of the evidence for psychological therapies
Social anxiety in culturally diverse young people: An insight into lived experiences
There is little research exploring the subthreshold social anxiety (SSA) in culturally diverse young people. This study addresses this gap and provides an insight into the vivid world of this ‘hidden’ population.
Tatiana Zegrean
First Published: 20 October 2024
AI: Benefits and Dangers to Mental Health
While research indicates positive applications of AI to mental health (as in this narrative review), a new study from Stanford University reveals that AI therapy chatbots may not only lack effectiveness compared to human therapists but could also contribute to harmful stigma and dangerous responses.
Stanford University, Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Migrainemanagement: preventieve behandelmogelijkheden en het gebruik van ‘telemedicine’
Migraine treft mensen op het hoogtepunt van hun leven en heeft aanzienlijke invloed op hun opleiding, werk en sociale interacties. Het wordt beschouwd als de tweede meest invaliderende ziekte wereldwijd.
drs. B.W.H. van der Arend1,4, dr. D.S. van Casteren2,4, dr. S. de Vries Lentsch2,4, prof. dr. G.M. Terwindt3,4
Lees hier het hele artikel.
Diverse wetenschappelijke publicaties over Migraineonderzoek van het Leiden Headache Centre
Exploring the experiences of counselors working with cliënts from diverse cultural backgrounds
A qualitative study
As globalization and migration continue to shape the demographics of many societies, counseling professionals are increasingly called upon to work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Counseling is often predicated on the assumption of shared cultural norms and
values, but these assumptions may not hold true for clients who come from different cultures, languages, or worldviews. This presents a unique set of challenges for counselors, who must strive to develop cultural competence and sensitivity in order to provide effective counseling services.