Publication date: February 2025 Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 108 Author(s): Syka Iqbal, Macarena Chepo, Marc Hébert, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros Read the full article ›

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International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. Background:Environmental research on mental health primarily originates from high-income countries, while information about the rest of the world remains limited.Aims:This study examined: (1) the available published research evidence regarding the association between neighborhood-level deprivation and indicators of mental health and illness in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), […]

The post The association between neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review was curated by information for practice.

Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences asso… Read the full article ›

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Affilia, Ahead of Print. This study intervenes in a growing scholarly dialogue about neoliberalism in social work and social welfare by addressing the undertheorized concept of resistance. We conduct a scoping review of 54 articles published from 2008–2023 to answer two questions: how is resistance discussed in relation to neoliberalism, and what are the practice […]

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Transcultural Psychiatry, Ahead of Print. We investigated the effectiveness of interventions provided by traditional healers for common mental disorders (CMDs) together with associated barriers and facilitators. Electronic databases including MEDLINE, APA Psych Info, Allied and Complementary Medicine, Embase, CINAHL, Social Science Citation Index, and Scopus were searched from inception until October 2021. Randomised controlled trials […]

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Child Maltreatment, Ahead of Print. Youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at significantly higher risk of experiencing multiple types of interpersonal victimization across their lifespan compared to their peers without IDD. Despite the extensive literature on efficacy of prevention education programs for children without IDD, very little is known about comparable programs for […]

The post School-Based Victimization Prevention Education Programs for Children and Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review was curated by information for practice.

Abstract Through the lens of evolutional psychology, mate preferences are posited into a three “G” framework (good genes, good resources, and good persons/parents/partners) that captures genetic quality, resource acquisition, and personality and caregiving qualities. Previous research acknowledged that adult children had different mate preferences from their parents, but had no consensus on how such differences […]

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Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Ahead of Print. Background:Using long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications can improve the outcomes of patients with schizophrenia, such as reducing symptom severity and hospitalization risk. However, the outcomes of switching from oral to LAI antipsychotic medications are unclear.Aims:The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of […]

The post Clinical, Quality of Life, and Health Care Utilization Outcomes of Switching the Administration Route of Antipsychotic Medications Among People With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis was curated by information for practice.

The Prison Journal, Ahead of Print. Opportunities for incarcerated persons to connect with their loved ones exist in several forms. Yet, there is limited evidence documenting the scope of state prison family engagement policies beyond visitation. To fill this gap, a systematic policy review and content analysis of nine state prison family engagement policies was […]

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Abstract Purpose Over recent years, expectations for bystanders to intervene to interrupt or prevent domestic violence have increased. However, the extent of these expectations and the ways in which bystanders are supported to uphold these expectations remain ambiguous. Drawing on a scoping review methodology, this study aims to map the bystander expectations and advice contained […]

The post Global Expectations for Bystander Intervention in Domestic Violence: A Scoping Review of Governmental Policies and Community Resources in Eight Countries was curated by information for practice.

Abstract A scoping review of the online counselor education scholarship from 1997 to 2023 in 27 national and regional peer-reviewed counseling journals yielded a sample of 110 articles. Findings of the scoping review detailed the topics addressed, methodological features, key findings, and recommendations for practice and research. Read the full article ›

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ABSTRACT Background Parents often perceive the news that their child has cerebral palsy (CP) as overwhelming and shocking. They are at increased risk of parental stress and mental health problems, which in turn can affect the interaction between the parent and the child. Parental mental health outcomes are known to be affected by the process […]

The post Exploring Parents’ Experiences and Needs During Disclosure of a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis of Their Young Child: A Scoping Review was curated by information for practice.

The post Help-seeking behaviour of Chinese individuals in Western mental health care: A systematic review was curated by information for practice.

Calico Wallpaper and educator Janene Ping collaborate on two natural-dye wall mural collections: Alchemy and Enchantment.

Legendary sculptor Joel Shapiro debuts 3 new massive wood sculptures in New York, plus a room full of gravity-defying studies that invite close inspection.

In an exclusive interview, Mimi Plange dives in to her inspiration behind her new roller shade collaboration with The Shade Store.

Suchi Reddy curates an exhibition celebrating Indian embroidery at Salon Design, Crafting Topographies, in collaboration with Morii Design.

Two extraordinary cake artists – Alison Dunlop of A.R.D Bakery and Amy Yip of Yip.Studio – are redefining what it means to bake a cake.

Located in Adelboden, Switzerland, The Brecon offers a luxurious escape in the Swiss Alps for ultimate relaxation and the alpine experience.

The post Life and Death of the American Worker: The Immigrants Taking on America’s Largest Meatpacking Company was curated by information for practice.

The post These Social Housing Projects Around the World Can Inspire America’s New Housing Era was curated by information for practice.

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The post Improving Representation in Clinical Trials and Research: Building Research Equity for Women and Underrepresented Groups was curated by information for practice.

The post 10 Best Books for Understanding American Class was curated by information for practice.

The post Broken: Women’s Stories of Intimate and Institutional Harm and Repair was curated by information for practice.

The post Home Ownership in America: A Socio-Cultural History of Housing in the United States was curated by information for practice.

The post Critical Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Context and Practice was curated by information for practice.

The post Spatial Agency and Occupation Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong was curated by information for practice.

The post Sunset Colonies A Visual Elegy to South Florida’s Mobile Home Communities was curated by information for practice.

The post Migration and the Rise of the United States: The Role of Old and New Diasporas was curated by information for practice.

The post Judging Complicity How to Respond to Injustice and Violence was curated by information for practice.

The post An Introduction to Metascience The Discipline of Evaluating the Creation and Dissemination of Research was curated by information for practice.

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The post Rethinking Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research was curated by information for practice.

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GoldenTree Asset Management, Vista Investments of Florida, more | downtown West Palm Beach  Steve Ross scored new tenants and lease renewals at his downtown West Palm Beach office towers.  New York-based global asset manager GoldenTree  Asset Management, founded by Steven A. Tananbaum; Chicago-based Vista Investments of Florida, founded by Tom Tisbo; and New York-based private equity […]

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The pandemic’s effects on South Florida’s real estate industry are well documented. Prices for homes and land skyrocketed, as did apartment, retail, office and industrial rents. Dozens of cranes filled the skyline. Billionaires moved to or expanded their holdings in the region.  This “flight to Florida” will continue, experts said at The Real Deal’s South […]

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Miami-Dade County’s condo sales and total dollar volume fell last week. Brokers closed 83 condo sales totaling $61 million from Nov. 3rd to Nov. 10th. The previous week, brokers closed 120 condo sales totaling $92.5 million. Last week’s units sold for an average of $735,595, lower than the $770,797 average price from the previous week. […]

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The Morrison family’s Sympatico Real Estate scooped up an apartment complex with some workforce units near West Palm Beach for $17 million.  Sympatico bought the 56-unit Aviara Green at 2157 South Haverhill Road in unincorporated Palm Beach County from Delray Beach-based MAG Real Estate & Development, according to records and a news release from the […]

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Icon Equity Group allegedly duped investors into funding a quartet of uncompleted luxury home, condominium and restaurant projects in Broward and Palm Beach counties, according to a recent lawsuit.  Three entities sued Delray Beach-based Icon Equity, seven affiliates and the firm’s principals Marc Shulman and Anthony Shafer in Palm Beach Circuit Court on Oct. 28, […]

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The post Ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) and reporting guidelines of AI research in healthcare was curated by information for practice.

The post Guidance | Joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency response to children who are victims of domestic abuse Updated 12 September 2024 was curated by information for practice.

The post New guiding principles for community engagement and involvement in global health research was curated by information for practice.

The post Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) was curated by information for practice.

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The post Telehealth for Older Adults: Best Practice Guide was curated by information for practice.

The post Essential Science Conversations Presents: Dismantling Racism in the Field of Psychology and Beyond: Conversation with the Editors of the Special Issue of the American Psychologist was curated by information for practice.

The post Resilient Hospitals: An inter-regional guidance on strengthening resilience to health emergencies and disasters in health facilities was curated by information for practice.

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