Statistical Relationship Networks in Psychiatric Research: The Case of Delirium in the Context of Covid-19

The growing number of refugees and asylum seekers are one of the most significant global challenges of this generation. We are currently witnessing the highest level of displacement in history, with over 65 million displaced people in the world. Refugees and asylum seekers are at higher risk to develop mental illness due to their trauma and chronic stress exposures, and particularly post-migration stressors. Yet global and Australian psychiatric research in this area is greatly lacking, particularly with respect to our understanding of the molecular underpinnings of risk and resilience to mental illness in traumatised populations. In this Viewpoint, we explore the reasons behind the lack of refugee mental health research and use this context to propose new ways forward. We believe that scientific discovery performed with a multidisciplinary approach will provide the broad evidence-base required to improve refugee mental health. This will also allow us to work towards the removal of damaging policies that prolong and potentiate mental health deterioration among refugees and asylum seekers, which impacts not only on the individuals but also host countries’ social, economic and healthcare systems.

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Suicidality and Treatment Experience Among Young People Who Inject Drugs

10.31234/osf.io/yxwqd ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mary Ellen Mackesy-Amiti ◽

Lawrence J. Ouellet

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Substance Use ◽

Young People ◽

Mental Disorders ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

People Who Inject Drugs ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Psychiatric Research ◽

Health Treatment ◽

The Past

Background. We examined correlates of past year suicidal thoughts and behavior (STB) and described past year treatment experiences among young people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods. Participants were 570 adults (18-25 years) who injected primarily heroin. Interviews were conducted at field stations operated by Community Outreach Intervention Projects in Chicago, Illinois (USA). Interviewers administered the Psychiatric Research Instrument for Substance and Mental Disorders. Substance use and mental disorders were based on DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Past year STB was based on multiple questions. Results. Sixteen percent of men and 25% of women reported STB in the past year. In multivariable analysis, STB was associated with non-heterosexual orientation, foster care, and being raised by two parents. Primary major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorder had independent effects on suicidality. Among those reporting past year STB (n=111), 83% ever received mental health treatment, while 44% did so in the past year. While 24% of respondents indicated that at least one treatment matched their needs very well, 30% reported treatment that did not match their needs at all. The most common reason for ending treatment was program completion (about 50%) while getting better was endorsed by about 25%. Nearly half reported ending treatment due to a bad experience, logistical issues, or expense. Conclusions. Young PWID are at high risk for suicidal behavior and their mental health treatment experiences often do not meet their needs. There is a pressing need for more integrated substance use and mental health treatment.

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A Measured Energy Transformation Application (META) for Long Beach Harbor, Site 2 Using a Statistical Relationship

10.21236/ada459004 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

James P. McKinney ◽

William D. Corson

Keyword(s):

Statistical Relationship ◽

Long Beach ◽

Energy Transformation ◽

Measured Energy

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Sharing Seoul: Appropriating Alleys as Communal Space through Localized Sharing Practices

Built Environment ◽

10.2148/benv.46.1.99 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

pp. 99-114

Author(s):

Im Sik Cho ◽

Blaž Križnik

Keyword(s):

Community Engagement ◽

Public Space ◽

Social Relationship ◽

Spatial Dimension ◽

Urban Life ◽

Communal Life ◽

Relationship Networks ◽

Research Findings ◽

Communal Space

Sharing practices are an important part of urban life. This article examines the appropriation of alleys as communal space to understand how sharing practices are embedded in localities, how communal space is constituted and maintained, and how this sustains communal life. In this way, the article aims to understand the spatial dimension of sharing practices, and the role of communal space in strengthening social relationship networks and urban sustainability. Seowon Maeul and Samdeok Maeul in Seoul are compared in terms of their urban regeneration approaches, community engagement in planning, street improvement, and the consequences that the transformation had on the appropriation of alleys as communal space. The research findings show that community engagement in planning is as important as the provision of public space if streets are to be appropriated as communal space. Community engagement has changed residents' perception and use of alleys as a shared resource in the neighbourhood by improving their capacity to act collectively and collaborate with other stakeholders in addressing problems and opportunities in cities.

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