Partnerships for interdisciplinary collaborative global well-being.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The multifaceted intertwined nature of optimal health, mental health, and well-being requires operational, sustainable interdisciplinary partnerships in order to improve personal and global well-being and happiness. The initial step must be the assessment of the nature and magnitude of local problems in the global context. The WHO annual reports may be an adequate departure point as they can demonstrate the global nature of stressful situations and their association with physical and mental stress-related disorders. Therein, mental health professionals should spearhead change and progress. Attitudes need to be pro-active and partnerships are essential. Pertinent data should be evaluated by local experts who will determine the needs and how best to face them and achieve solutions. Hopefully, common regional denominators will lead to the formation of Regional Interdisciplinary Collaborative Alliances (RICAs) who will share needed resources and focus particularly on vulnerable populations. The RICAs would be supported by experts and technological facilities located in developed economy centers. The long-term goal is to turn the concept of pursuit of happiness into a well-perceived reality.

Declaración de la posición de la WPA sobre la espiritualidad y la religión en la psiquiatría / WPA Position Statement on Spirituality and Religion in Psychiatry

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Qualitative Assessment of Reliability of Cone-beam Computed Tomography in evaluating Bone Density at Posterior Mandibular Implant Site.

Introduction: The success of dental implants depends primarily on the primary implant stability and the bone density so that predictable osseointegration can be achieved. To achieve the desired results, systematic preoperative planning for implant placement is required. The sole aim of the study was to assess the reliability of preoperative bone density of mandibular posterior region for implant placement using computerized tomography-derived bone densities in Hounsfield units (HU). Materials and methods: A total of 200 patients with 352 implant sites between 2014 and 2017 were assessed for the posterior mandibular area using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Evaluation was done by two experienced observers independently. Results: The mean bone density of males was 690.5 ± 104.12 HU and in females, it was 580.20 ± 120.2 HU. Overall, 21% of sites were of low bone density, 39.5% were of intermediate density, and 39.4% were of high density. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis presented that the CBCT intensity values had a high predictive power for predicting both high-density sites and intermediate-density sites. Conclusion: We can say from our results that, for predicting the bone densities in posterior mandible for determining implant sites, so as to achieve best osseointegration, CBCT values can be reliably used. Clinical significance: It has been proved that bone density and implant stability are dependent on each other and osseointegration is important for the success of treatment. With advancements in dentistry and introduction of CBCT, treatment planning and prediction of appropriate implant sites could be made easy and more predictable. Thus, we can say that CBCT can be considered an alternative diagnostic tool for the bone density evaluation during treatment planning for implant placement. Keywords: Bone density, Cone-beam computed tomography, Implants, Osseointegration.

Mental health promotion: a narrative review of emerging trends.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The current review aims to provide an update on the recent work in mental health promotion with a special emphasis on emerging evidence and innovations in the field. RECENT FINDINGS: Studies reviewed across settings like the home, school, workplace, communities, and internet-based platforms, have indicated a growing evidence base for effective mental health promotion strategies that are holistic, multicomponent, and targeted at both, specific vulnerable groups and whole populations. Innovative approaches involving online delivery platforms, sports and exercise, positive psychology and lifestyle interventions, mobilizing community networks, and mental health first aid, are some exciting and upcoming areas for future research. SUMMARY: Mental health promotion interventions are applicable to individuals, groups, and whole populations and can be delivered in many ways, including media and communication technology. They can be applied in low-resource settings by mobilizing existing community resources like opinion leaders, health workers, and peer educators, thereby increasing cost-efficiency, cultural acceptability, and local capacity. There needs to be a greater focus on study designs and variable measures that examine process-factors affecting well being outcomes. Early interventions through intersectorial collaborations may result in improved long-term positive mental health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Violence against women.

Violence against women (VAW) is a major public health problem in the country. The problem is grossly under-reported. A number of factors have been blamed for crimes against women. An inefficient law enforcing machinery has often been targeted for the increasing number of cases being reported. There is little recognition that psychiatric morbidity can perpetuate such crimes. Of late, there appears to a continuous increase in the number of crimes committed against women; especially the very serious ones like gang rapes. The latter have shaken the very conscience of people. Even harsher legislation does not seem to have made any effect. One wonders how this could be possible in a society heading toward high education, economic and technological development. Media has played a pivotal role by highlighting the problem to the masses. The need for the hour is for mental health professionals to take the challenge and present a comprehensive proposal for definite action to prevent all forms of VAW.