A journey through loss and shifting perspectives.
The author shares her challenging experience of being a caretaker over the course of 10 months for her mother, who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She shares her story so that others who may find themselves in an unimaginable situation of loss know that there is hope, and the possibility to find peace when you allow yourself to shift your perspective on how you handle obstacles in life. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Families, Systems, and Health)
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Cath lab deluge — A haiku.
This haiku reflects on the author's experience of lying on a hospital catheterization table with minimal chest pressure and shortness of breath symptoms, and what was found to be an abnormal electrocardiogram and Troponin. The cardiologist’s diligent efforts to clear the blockages with a resultant torrent of blood flow into those vessels was followed by a series of implanted stents that not only saved his life, but also the long-term viability of his heart. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Families, Systems, and Health)
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Review of UNSTUCK: An OCD kids movie.
Reviews the documentary film, UNSTUCK: An OCD Kids Movie by Kelly Anderson and Chris Baier (2017). In the film, Anderson and Baier interview six children diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), whom they refer to as “kid experts.” It provides a new way of educating the public on a psychological disorder that is often casually referenced but frequently misunderstood. With its focus on children and their families, UNSTUCK offers families, educators, therapists, and researchers alike a viewpoint often overlooked in current film and literature regarding OCD: the viewpoints of the children and adolescents themse...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Inequities in behavioral health: What do we really know?
Behavioral health problems are ubiquitous in today’s society. Social, environmental, and physical stressors impact our daily activities and wellness, contributing to mental health conditions, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, as well as substance use. We know that populations and identities are not equally impacted. Populations who experience greater stressors suffer more. Structures and systems cause and reinforce inequities in health, inclusive of behavioral health. Still, there is insufficient understanding of the existing disparities in behavioral health. Right now, what do we know? And perhaps more importantly, what d...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Participant compensation in health equity research: How equitable is it?
In this article, the authors highlight their experience in navigating outdated, inequitable policies at institutions and in advocating for changes that support health equity research with a focus on participant compensation. As two new assistant professors establishing their programs of health equity research, they call on colleagues to examine their practices of participant compensation while consider an intersectional and systems-level framework. Their goals are to develop culturally responsive interventions that bolster well-being and ameliorate harm caused by continuous exclusion or poor research methods. They highly r...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Clinician’s commentary to accompany “Clinical, operational, and financial evaluation practices in integrated behavioral health care”.
Presents a clinician's commentary to accompany the article "Clinical, operational, and financial practices in integrated behavioral health care" by A. R. Muse et al (see record 2022-60013-001). In this commentary, the authors address four questions: (1) How does this article, written by researchers, resonate with your experience as a clinician? (2) What Is one thing you might do differently in your practice after reading this article? (3) What factors might facilitate or hinder the uptake/implementation of ideas in this piece? What is one unanswered question that you would like to see pursued as a follow-up to this article...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Fractured families and social networks: Identifying risk and resilience factors for supporting positive mental health in Venezuelan immigrant groups.
Conclusions: Findings from the present study suggest that community context, support for ethnic identity, and the ability to foster meaningful connections to others with similar experience and identity are critical factors in resilience. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Families, Systems, and Health)
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Pediatric mental health crisis: Propelling the Surgeon General’s advice to action.
The nation is facing a pediatric mental health crisis that is years in the making. The pandemic potentiated the crisis by isolating youth and compounding family stressors. In response, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory in late 2021 recommending actions that health care and other sectors should take to improve youth well-being. Integrated care has a critical role to play in both implementing and moving beyond the Surgeon General’s recommendations. The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association’s Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) meets monthly to provide support and learning experiences and to promote disse...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 12, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Information sharing in differences of sex development: The creation of a caregiver-support tool.
This article summarizes the development of a clinical tool to help clinicians facilitate discussions regarding information sharing with caregivers of children with DSD. Method: Members of the psychosocial workgroup for the DSD -Translational Research Network completed a survey about their experiences facilitating information sharing discussions with caregivers of children with DSD and other health populations. The results of this survey were used to develop a clinical tool using ongoing iterative feedback from workgroup members, based on principles of user-centered design and quality improvement. Results: Workgroup members...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 5, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Practice integration profile revised: Improving item readability and completion.
This article describes the process used to improve readability, clarity, and pragmatic utility of the instrument. Method: Two rounds of structured cognitive interviews were conducted with clinicians in primary care settings. After each round, interview transcripts were coded by an analytic team using an iterative and consensus-driven process. Themes were identified based on codes. Themes and recommendations for revisions were reviewed and modified by committee. Results: Based on feedback and a prior factor analysis of the PIP, revisions were undertaken to: (a) eliminate redundant or overlapping items; (b) clarify the meani...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 1, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Clinician’s commentary to accompany “group well-child care model for Latino children in immigrant families: Adapting to and learning from the COVID-19 context”.
Families, Systems, & Health, Vol 40(3), Sep 2022, 418-419; doi:10.1037/fsh0000731Comments on an article by Nomi S. Weiss-Laxer et al. (see record 2022-71815-001). Providing virtual services takes time for many providers and families to get familiar with and many prefer in-person contact over telehealth; however, many of the challenges of doing telehealth can be overcome with creativity and flexibility. As clinicians, they agree with the authors that using the features of the technology to our advantage was helpful and that confirming with each person that they had privacy was vital to effective communication. Problem-solvi...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 1, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Clinician’s commentary to accompany “group well-child care model for Latino children in immigrant families: Adapting to and learning from the COVID-19 context”.
Comments on an article by Nomi S. Weiss-Laxer et al. (see record 2022-71815-001). Providing virtual services takes time for many providers and families to get familiar with and many prefer in-person contact over telehealth; however, many of the challenges of doing telehealth can be overcome with creativity and flexibility. As clinicians, they agree with the authors that using the features of the technology to our advantage was helpful and that confirming with each person that they had privacy was vital to effective communication. Problem-solving was often needed, and most times parents had the best ideas for working around...
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - September 1, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Responding flexibly to the complex problem of chronic pelvic pain: Incorporating patient needs into program development.
Conclusion: Patients with CPP desire more knowledge about their complex symptoms. Addressing their specific needs through educational supports may enhance their ability to manage their symptoms independently. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Families, Systems, and Health)
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - August 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Acculturation gap conflicts and self-rated health among Hispanic emerging adults.
Discussion: This is the first study on acculturation gap conflicts and self-rated health among Hispanics. Findings from this study indicate that acculturation gap conflicts are associated with self-rated health and merit further investigation as they may have implications for health interventions targeting Hispanics. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Families, Systems, and Health)
Source: Families, Systems, and Health - August 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
