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APA leaders urged the United Nations (U.N.) to establish an independent mechanism with investigative, reporting, and accountability functions to address reports of abuse of human rights and misuse of psychiatry in Iran.
A medieval mental hospital that was ahead of its time in the care it provided defies the odds in war-torn Syria.
Training teachers and school principals to recognize symptoms of mental illness opens a door to better classroom behavior.
Sharing knowledge and developing collegial friendships know no boundaries.
An ongoing, long-term need for mental health services is emerging for the 4.8 million Syrians driven from their country.
Aid workers helping migrants in Greece get some critical backup to help them keep going.
A dive into the archives of Psychiatric News finds that a picture can replace a plethora of words. This article is part of a series marking the 50th anniversary of Psychiatric News.
The development of the nascent country’s mental health system rests on one woman’s shoulders.
Working with local providers and developing collaborative systems of care enhance access in rural Nepal.
A study of former child soldiers reveals both hope for reintegration into their society and a transcultural approach to assessment.
More must be done globally to address mental health issues among young people to avoid worse personal and societal outcomes in future years.
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