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Microglia transcriptional profiling in major depressive disorder shows inhibition of cortical grey matter microglia
Abstract
Background
Microglia have been implicated in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD), but information on biological mechanisms is limited. Therefore, we investigated the gene expression profile of microglial cells...
Nursing training and its association with burnout syndrome among Mexican undergraduate students
Abstract:
Introduction. Previous data suggest that healthcare students, such as nursing students, might have a differential risk of presenting burnout syndrome caused by the stress they are subjected to. However, the evidence is still...
Attitudes à l’égard de la maladie mentale dans l’éducation médicale : évaluation de la stigmatisation chez les étudiants en médecine
Abstrait:
Les facteurs qui influent sur la qualité des soins médicaux comprennent le manque de personnel qualifié, la stigmatisation et la discrimination.
L’objectif était de comparer l’intensité de la stigmatisation avant et après un cours...
Substance use disorders: a comprehensive update of classification, epidemiology, neurobiology, clinical aspects, treatment and prevention
Abstract
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are highly prevalent and impact individuals' health, well-being, and social functioning. Long-lasting changes in brain networks involved in reward, executive function, stress reactivity, mood, and...
Effectiveness evaluation of online Mindfulness in mental health and alcohol consumption in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Introduction. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and alcohol consumption has increased among medical students. Mindfulness is an intervention to decrease these psychopathologies...
Assessment of Medical Cannabis and Health-Related Quality of Life
Abstract
Importance The use of cannabis as a medicine is becoming increasingly prevalent. Given the diverse range of conditions being treated with medical cannabis, as well as the vast array of products and dose forms available, clinical...
Ecolink Institute starts Batch IX for curriculum 1-8
GCCC Director, Becky Vaughn inaugurated the IXth batch of the UTC (Full course), hosted by the Ecolink Institute of Well-being, India on April 10. Nearly 30 students from seven countries are attending this course. Meanwhile, Ecolink...
SMART recovery for youth: a small, exploratory qualitative study examining the potential of a mutual-aid, peer support addictive behaviour change program for young people
Abstract
Background
SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is a mutual-aid program informed by cognitive behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing that provides support for a range of addictive behaviours. SMART...
Forum des Nations Unies « Améliorer la disponibilité et l’accès aux médicaments contrôlés »
Un forum spécial s’est tenu dans le cadre de la soixante-cinquième session de la Commission des stupéfiants de Vienne afin de comprendre l’importance de l’accès et de la disponibilité des médicaments contrôlés et d’établir l’engagement de...
Stratégies de lutte contre la cocaïne et la méthamphétamine
Présentée par Richard Rawson, PhD, professeur émérite au Département de psychiatrie et de sciences biocomportementales de la faculté de médecine de l’UCLA et professeur de recherche à l’Université du Vermont, cette présentation a donné un...
La prevención de la conducta suicida en adolescentes en el ámbito escolar: una revisión sistemática
Resumen
Antecedentes: El suicido representa un grave problema de salud pública en el mundo, siendo actualmente la segunda causa de muerte en jóvenes con edades comprendidas entre los 15 y los 29 años. Objetivo: El propósito de la presente...
Character Strengths and Recovery from Addiction
UNODC supported delegations from four Central Asian countries in a high-level study tour to the United Kingdom
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) organized a study tour for high-level representatives, including senior officials, policymakers and substance...
Analyse du cannabis saisi au Chili
La drogue la plus consommée dans le monde est le cannabis, le Chili fait partie de cette réalité, pour établir les concentrations des principaux composants de cette drogue, une étude de 490 échantillons de saisies provenant de tout le pays...
72º Regular Session of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Comission was held
In the magazine CIJ Informa, the participation of CIJ, host chapter institution of ISSUP Mexico, in the 71st Regular Session of CICAD is reviewed.
National Drug Council equipping professionals with capacity to effectively treat substance use disorders in adolescents
The Anti-Stigma Network
The Anti-Stigma Network has been launched!
The Mission
The Anti-Stigma Network has been created by a group of organisations coming together with a shared mission.
Collectively they aim to improve understanding of the stigma and...
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