Category: Publication

Purpose: This commentary aims to examine the evolving role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in mental health care. It highlights both the benefits (such as improved cultural responsiveness and patient outcomes) and the criticisms related to ideological overreach, tokenism and polarisation. Design/methodology/approach: A narrative, evidence-informed review of existing research and organisational practices was…

Diversity in academic and professional meetings is essential for fostering innovation, inclusive dialogue, and equitable representation of voices from varied backgrounds. Scientific meetings serve as critical platforms for knowledge exchange, cross-cultural collaboration, and professional networking1, 2. They also enhance the visibility of clinicians and academics, facilitating recognition and professional growth3. However, ensuring diverse participation across dimensions…

In today’s interconnected world, international experiences have become an invaluable necessity for professionals across all disciplines. A global perspective is critical in psychiatry as culture, religion, language, climate and societal beliefs play pivotal roles in understanding the patients and delivering effective individualised care. Exposure to different systems and practices enriches a psychiatrist’s perspective and enhances…

Worldwide, more elections are scheduled to happen in 2024 than in previous years, with 64 countries having major polls, engaging approximately 49% of the global population in shaping their political future. Although not all of these elections are free or fair, they will all inevitably bring out dormant conflicts with heated campaigns, debates, rhetoric, and…

For about 1 year, people in Iran have been protesting the ruling Government’s violations of human rights and other social, economic, and political issues. One of the main themes of this uprising is women’s defiance against the hijab law of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), which enforces a stringent religious dress code. The IRI…

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been an inciting factor for a wide variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including first-episode psychosis. Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the current literature on COVID-19 associated post-viral first-episode psychosis (FEP). Methods: A systematic review was completed using PRISMA guidelines and identified 81 articles that met inclusion criteria. Results: Articles included…

Abstract The relationship between mental health and human rights is complex and bidirectional. Global mental health movements have been emphasizing the promotion of human rights in mental health care in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the WHO QualityRights Initiative. The main objective of this review is to…

For months the world has witnessed how the people of Iran dare to protest against their ruling regime for the extensive violation of human rights and multiple other social, economic, and political issues affecting their daily lives. Independent media reports claim that more than 300 people, including at least 40 children, have been killed by…

Abstract Background Agitation is a common reason for psychiatric consultation in the general hospital. The CL psychiatrist is often tasked with teaching the medical team how to manage agitation. Objective The purpose of this scoping review is to explore what resources the CL psychiatrist has for educational tools on teaching about agitation management. Given the…

Abstract Background Although lithium is considered the gold-standard treatment for bipolar disorder (BD), it is associated with a variety of major endocrine and metabolic side effects, including parathyroid hormone (PTH) dependent hypercalcemia. Aside from surgery and medication discontinuation, there are limited treatments for hypercalcemia. This paper will assess data from a randomized controlled trial (RCT).…