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  1. Article ; Online: Psychological dimensions of COVID-19

    Angela Paric / Lakshmi Ravindran / Arun Ravindran

    International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases, Vol 5, Iss 2, Pp 83-

    Perspectives for the practicing clinician

    2020  Volume 89

    Abstract: For most individuals, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a novel and anxiety provoking experience. With ongoing outbreaks in many regions around the globe, it has led to worldwide social distancing measures, travel restrictions, job and ... ...

    Abstract For most individuals, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a novel and anxiety provoking experience. With ongoing outbreaks in many regions around the globe, it has led to worldwide social distancing measures, travel restrictions, job and financial losses, and depletion of resources. In addition, morbidity and mortality of the infection with mental health sequelae including health-related anxiety, depression, and traumatic-related conditions are common. Such adverse mental health consequences clearly have a bidirectional relationship with the infection's presence, and thus, there is a need to recognize and address such complications to optimize care. The perspectives outlined here are based on a review of literature regarding past infectious outbreaks, current experiences with the ongoing pandemic, and their effects on psychological well-being and clinical practice. They attempt to provide a framework that integrates the mental, physical, and social domains of the COVID-19 pandemic and their interrelationships. Thus, it is recommended that management includes a psychological component, and evidence supports the use of psychoeducation and social support groups to mitigate the adverse psychological effects of the pandemic. Virtual delivery of such interventions is becoming a reality, although efforts to address the COVID-19 outbreak largely remain a work in progress with global collaboration and innovation. The lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic may provide valuable information to overcome the psychological impact of future infectious disease outbreaks.
    Keywords clinical practice ; coronavirus disease 2019 ; covid-19 ; mental health ; pandemic ; psychological well-being ; Specialties of internal medicine ; RC581-951 ; covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Climate Change, Weather, Housing Precarity, and Homelessness

    Mariya Bezgrebelna / Kwame McKenzie / Samantha Wells / Arun Ravindran / Michael Kral / Julia Christensen / Vicky Stergiopoulos / Stephen Gaetz / Sean A. Kidd

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 5812, p

    A Systematic Review of Reviews

    2021  Volume 5812

    Abstract: This systematic review of reviews was conducted to examine housing precarity and homelessness in relation to climate change and weather extremes internationally. In a thematic analysis of 15 reviews (5 systematic and 10 non-systematic), the following ... ...

    Abstract This systematic review of reviews was conducted to examine housing precarity and homelessness in relation to climate change and weather extremes internationally. In a thematic analysis of 15 reviews (5 systematic and 10 non-systematic), the following themes emerged: risk factors for homelessness/housing precarity, temperature extremes, health concerns, structural factors, natural disasters, and housing. First, an increased risk of homelessness has been found for people who are vulnerably housed and populations in lower socio-economic positions due to energy insecurity and climate change-induced natural hazards. Second, homeless/vulnerably-housed populations are disproportionately exposed to climatic events (temperature extremes and natural disasters). Third, the physical and mental health of homeless/vulnerably-housed populations is projected to be impacted by weather extremes and climate change. Fourth, while green infrastructure may have positive effects for homeless/vulnerably-housed populations, housing remains a major concern in urban environments. Finally, structural changes must be implemented. Recommendations for addressing the impact of climate change on homelessness and housing precarity were generated, including interventions focusing on homelessness/housing precarity and reducing the effects of weather extremes, improved housing and urban planning, and further research on homelessness/housing precarity and climate change. To further enhance the impact of these initiatives, we suggest employing the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).
    Keywords homeless ; housing ; climate ; weather ; review ; health ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  3. Article ; Online: Newer Perspectives On The Management Of Paracetamol Toxicity

    Dr Harsha S. Naik / Dr Arun Ravindran

    V Care For Life Sciences Journal, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 46-

    2012  Volume 51

    Abstract: Paracetamol is involved in a large proportion of accidental exposures and deliberate self-poisoning cases, although subsequent hepatic failure and death are both uncommon outcomes. The optimal management of most patients with paracetamol overdose still ... ...

    Abstract Paracetamol is involved in a large proportion of accidental exposures and deliberate self-poisoning cases, although subsequent hepatic failure and death are both uncommon outcomes. The optimal management of most patients with paracetamol overdose still remains confusing. Therefore, the present article is written in order to reconcile existing trends in the management of Paracetamol poisoning, with current clinical toxicology practice, revised guidelines and recent advances
    Keywords Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Science ; Q ; DOAJ:Science (General) ; DOAJ:Science General
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher V Care For Life Sciences Journal
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  4. Article ; Online: Needs, gaps and opportunities for standard and e-mental health care among at-risk populations in the Asia Pacific in the context of COVID-19

    Jill K. Murphy / Amna Khan / Qiumeng Sun / Harry Minas / Simon Hatcher / Chee H. Ng / Mellissa Withers / Andrew Greenshaw / Erin E. Michalak / Promit Ananyo Chakraborty / Karen Sharmini Sandanasamy / Nurashikin Ibrahim / Arun Ravindran / Jun Chen / Vu Cong Nguyen / Raymond W. Lam

    International Journal for Equity in Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a rapid scoping review

    2021  Volume 22

    Abstract: Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have profound mental health impact, including in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region. Some populations might be at higher risk of experiencing negative mental health impacts and may ...

    Abstract Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have profound mental health impact, including in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region. Some populations might be at higher risk of experiencing negative mental health impacts and may encounter increased barriers to accessing mental health care. The pandemic and related restrictions have led to changes in care delivery, including a rapid shift to the use of e-mental health and digital technologies. It is therefore essential to consider needs and opportunities for equitable mental health care delivery to the most at-risk populations. This rapid scoping review: 1) identifies populations in the APEC region that are at higher risk of the negative mental health impacts of COVID-19, 2) identifies needs and gaps in access to standard and e-mental health care among these populations, and 3) explores the potential of e-mental health to address these needs. Methods We conducted a rapid scoping review following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). We searched Medline, Embase and PsychInfo databases and Google Scholar using a search strategy developed in consultation with a biomedical librarian. We included records related to mental health or psychosocial risk factors and COVID-19 among at-risk groups; that referred to one or more APEC member economies or had a global, thus generalizable, scope; English language papers, and papers with full text available. Results A total of 132 records published between December 2019 and August 2020 were included in the final analysis. Several priority at-risk populations, risk factors, challenges and recommendations for standard and e-mental health care were identified. Results demonstrate that e-mental health care can be a viable option for care delivery but that specific accessibility and acceptability considerations must be considered. Options for in-person, hybrid or “low-tech” care must also remain available. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for equitable standard ...
    Keywords COVID-19 ; Mental health ; Equity ; Asia Pacific ; E-mental health ; At-risk populations ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
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  5. Article ; Online: Interventions to Support Mental Health among Those with Health Conditions That Present Risk for Severe Infection from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

    Karen M. Davison / Vidhi Thakkar / Shen (Lamson) Lin / Lorna Stabler / Maura MacPhee / Simon Carroll / Benjamin Collins / Zachary Rezler / Jake Colautti / Chaoqun (Cherry) Xu / Esme Fuller-Thomson / Brandon Hey / Krystal Kelly / Laura Mullaly / Ron Remick / Arun Ravindran / Angela Paric / Carla D’Andreamatteo / Victoria Smye

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 7265, p

    A Scoping Review of English and Chinese-Language Literature

    2021  Volume 7265

    Abstract: This study aimed to address knowledge gaps related to the prevention and management of mental health responses among those with a condition that presents risk of severe COVID-19 infection. A scoping review that mapped English and Chinese-language studies ...

    Abstract This study aimed to address knowledge gaps related to the prevention and management of mental health responses among those with a condition that presents risk of severe COVID-19 infection. A scoping review that mapped English and Chinese-language studies (2019–2020) located in MEDLINE (Ovid), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycInfo, Sociological Abstracts, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, and Airiti Library was undertaken. Search terms related to COVID-19, mental health, and physical health were used and articles that included all three of these factors were extracted ( n = 77). With the exception of one hospital-based pilot study, there were no intervention studies targeting mental health in those at risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Promising practices such as integrated care models that appropriately screen for mental health issues, address health determinants, and include use of digital resources were highlighted. Patient navigator programs, group online medical visits, peer support, and social prescribing may also support those with complex needs. Future policies need to address digital health access inequities and the implementation of multi-integrated health and social care. Furthermore, research is needed to comprehensively assess multi-integrated interventions that are resilient to public health crises.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; mental health ; substance use ; chronic diseases ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  6. Article ; Online: Serotonin and Dopamine Gene Variation and Theory of Mind Decoding Accuracy in Major Depression

    Arielle Y Zahavi / Mark A Sabbagh / Dustin Washburn / Raegan Mazurka / R Michael Bagby / John Strauss / James L Kennedy / Arun Ravindran / Kate L Harkness

    PLoS ONE, Vol 11, Iss 3, p e

    A Preliminary Investigation.

    2016  Volume 0150872

    Abstract: Theory of mind-the ability to decode and reason about others' mental states-is a universal human skill and forms the basis of social cognition. Theory of mind accuracy is impaired in clinical conditions evidencing social impairment, including major ... ...

    Abstract Theory of mind-the ability to decode and reason about others' mental states-is a universal human skill and forms the basis of social cognition. Theory of mind accuracy is impaired in clinical conditions evidencing social impairment, including major depressive disorder. The current study is a preliminary investigation of the association of polymorphisms of the serotonin transporter (SLC6A4), dopamine transporter (DAT1), dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4), and catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) genes with theory of mind decoding in a sample of adults with major depression. Ninety-six young adults (38 depressed, 58 non-depressed) completed the 'Reading the Mind in the Eyes task' and a non-mentalistic control task. Genetic associations were only found for the depressed group. Specifically, superior accuracy in decoding mental states of a positive valence was seen in those homozygous for the long allele of the serotonin transporter gene, 9-allele carriers of DAT1, and long-allele carriers of DRD4. In contrast, superior accuracy in decoding mental states of a negative valence was seen in short-allele carriers of the serotonin transporter gene and 10/10 homozygotes of DAT1. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for integrating social cognitive and neurobiological models of etiology in major depression.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  7. Article ; Online: Standardization of electroencephalography for multi-site, multi-platform and multi-investigator studies

    Faranak Farzan / Sravya Atluri / Matthew Frehlich / Prabhjot Dhami / Killian Kleffner / Rae Price / Raymond W. Lam / Benicio N. Frey / Roumen Milev / Arun Ravindran / Mary Pat McAndrews / Willy Wong / Daniel Blumberger / Zafiris J. Daskalakis / Fidel Vila-Rodriguez / Esther Alonso / Colleen A. Brenner / Mario Liotti / Moyez Dharsee /
    Stephen R. Arnott / Kenneth R. Evans / Susan Rotzinger / Sidney H. Kennedy

    Scientific Reports, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    insights from the canadian biomarker integration network in depression

    2017  Volume 11

    Abstract: Abstract Subsequent to global initiatives in mapping the human brain and investigations of neurobiological markers for brain disorders, the number of multi-site studies involving the collection and sharing of large volumes of brain data, including ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Subsequent to global initiatives in mapping the human brain and investigations of neurobiological markers for brain disorders, the number of multi-site studies involving the collection and sharing of large volumes of brain data, including electroencephalography (EEG), has been increasing. Among the complexities of conducting multi-site studies and increasing the shelf life of biological data beyond the original study are timely standardization and documentation of relevant study parameters. We present the insights gained and guidelines established within the EEG working group of the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND). CAN-BIND is a multi-site, multi-investigator, and multi-project network supported by the Ontario Brain Institute with access to Brain-CODE, an informatics platform that hosts a multitude of biological data across a growing list of brain pathologies. We describe our approaches and insights on documenting and standardizing parameters across the study design, data collection, monitoring, analysis, integration, knowledge-translation, and data archiving phases of CAN-BIND projects. We introduce a custom-built EEG toolbox to track data preprocessing with open-access for the scientific community. We also evaluate the impact of variation in equipment setup on the accuracy of acquired data. Collectively, this work is intended to inspire establishing comprehensive and standardized guidelines for multi-site studies.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Portfolio
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