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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Abstract Social work, as a human rights–based profession, is globally recognized as a profession committed to enhancing human well-being and helping meet the basic needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are marginalized vulnerable, oppressed, or living in poverty. Artificial intelligence (AI), a sub-discipline of computer science, focuses on developing computers […]

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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 […]

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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.

Erica Sellers, co-founder of Studio S II, joins us for Friday Five to tell us about her beloved grandmother, her favorite artworks, a creative duo + more.

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.

The Marks of Existence exhibition, presented and designed by Artefatto Design for Movimento, is an elegant take on what's next.

With its innovative extendable platform, the Luggical suitcase allows you to stack your additional bags and carry-on to make travel a breeze.

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

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The post “Those Folks Never Had Their Lights Turned Off.” On the Literary Importance of Highlighting the Haves and the Have-Nots was curated by information for practice.

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

The post Are College Students Under Surveillance? was curated by information for practice.

The post The Adult Safeguarding Practice Handbook, 2e was curated by information for practice.

The post Technocolonialism: When Technology for Good is Harmful 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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Grand Peaks bought a 448-unit apartment complex near Boca Raton for $90.9 million, marking a slight discount from its last sale price five years ago.  Denver-based Grand Peaks scooped up The Seven at West Boca at 10235 Boca Entrada Boulevard in unincorporated Palm Beach County from Tampa-based American Landmark Apartments, according to records and real […]

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BentallGreenOak paid $60 million for a Medley warehouse with a tenant locked in for the next two decades. An affiliate of BentallGreenOak, a New York-based real estate investment firm led by co-CEOs Sonny Kalsi and John Carrafiell, bought a cold storage facility at 7600 Northwest 82nd Place, records and real estate database Vizzda show. Food […]

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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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Fort Partners is forging ahead with plans for another oceanfront condo development in Surfside.  The Fort Lauderdale-based firm, led by Nadim Ashi, secured a $110.7 million construction loan for Surf House, an 11-story, 17-unit building planned for 8995 Collins Avenue, property records show. Athene Annuity & Life Company, managed by its investment adviser Apollo Global […]

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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 Guidance | Learning and Development Support Scheme for the adult social care workforce: a guide for employers was curated by information for practice.

The post GUIDE-ing Efforts to Support Comprehensive Dementia Care Programs was curated by information for practice.

The post Conceptual Framework for Quality in Home-Based Child Care was curated by information for practice.

The post Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities was curated by information for practice.

The post Core Resource on Alcohol | Promote Practice Change: Take Manageable Steps Toward Better Care was curated by information for practice.

The post Health equals wealth: Labour’s plan for health and care was curated by information for practice.

The post Top 6 Tenant Protections Renters are Fighting For was curated by information for practice.

The post Breaking down barriers to opportunity: Where next for Labour’s childcare offer? was curated by information for practice.

The post Suicide Screening and Care Help Lead to Recovery was curated by information for practice.

The post Ways to Attend Your Social Security Hearing Before a Judge was curated by information for practice.

The post Understanding Safety & Risk Concerns for Infants/Children/Adolescents When Parents Use Cannabis was curated by information for practice.

The post Where Is the Workforce? Understanding the U.S. Labor Shortage and Working Toward Solutions was curated by information for practice.

The post What’s New in Medicare Plan Finder (2024) was curated by information for practice.

The post Military Service Members and Families Struggle with Housing in Increasingly Competitive Markets was curated by information for practice.

I’ve been to a lot of youth ministry conferences over the last couple decades…some really good ones. But one of my favorites is always the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC). And it will be no exception this year. (And I promise you…I don’t get a thing for posting this. I’m truly just pointing …

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This Thursday I’m posting a new article on our PARENTING HELP page helping moms and dads not only talk with their kids about the stressful news they’re seeing and hearing, but also providing them a solid foundation in an otherwise shaky world. Here’s just a snippet of that article… If you have kids under 18, then …

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