Missing Men and Other Gender Dilemmas in Eating Disorders Assessment for Research and Clinical Care

About the July 20th forum Many conclusions and decisions are based on assessment tools that, for instance, do not address muscularity-oriented disordered eating, or protein supplement or creatine use as a means to control weight and shape. Dr. Emilio Compte presents on the different outcomes that one may receive on using varying assessment tools for … Continue reading “Missing Men and Other Gender Dilemmas in Eating Disorders Assessment for Research and Clinical Care”

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children’s Mental Health

About the April 20th forum Public health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the daily lives of many of us, including children. This Population Mental Health Forum focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant public health restrictions on children’s mental health. Dr. Karestan Koenen is joined by Dr. Tamsin Ford from … Continue reading “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children’s Mental Health”

Cohort Effects and Adolescent Mental Health Trends

About the February 16th forum Adolescent mental health in the United States has shown unprecedented changes over recent years. A key issue in attempting to understand trends over time in adolescents’ mental health symptoms is the extent to which trends reflect age, period, or cohort effects. Dr. Katherine Keyes will join us in the next … Continue reading “Cohort Effects and Adolescent Mental Health Trends”

Disasters, Brain Health and Resilience: The Case of Lebanon

About the December 15 Forum This presentation will go over the multiple disastrous situations Lebanon has faced in the past decade: Syrian Refugee Crisis (on top of Palestinian and Iraqi crisis), unprecedented economic hardship, COVID19 pandemic and the Port blast. It will navigate the programs we continue to offer in this tumultuous time with emphasis … Continue reading “Disasters, Brain Health and Resilience: The Case of Lebanon”

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health

About the November 17 Forum Structural racism is omnipresent and has led to unjust policies and practices resulting in a societal dichotomy where a small number of people have unfair advantages, while a growing number of people are denied those rights and liberties. This continuous structural racism has significant impacts on mental health and well-being. … Continue reading “Social (In)Justice and Mental Health”

Psychosis in Global Context: Initial Findings from INTREPID II

About the October 20 Forum The next Population Mental Health Forum will bring researchers from the INTREPID project (INTernational REsearch Programme on Psychoses In Diverse settings) to discuss their large scale research program focused on exploring the phenomenology, epidemiology, onset, and outcome of psychotic disorders in India, Nigeria, and Trinidad. Drs. Craig Morgan, Gerard Hutchinson, … Continue reading “Psychosis in Global Context: Initial Findings from INTREPID II”