March 2009

I am now a contributor to the New Social Social Worker Blog. I’ll be posting about the role of technology in social work, which will tie in with my upcoming column, sw 2.0. In fact, Social Work 2.0 is now listed in Wikipedia. Stay tuned for details!

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Movement Disorders and Mortality in Severely Mentally Ill Patients: The Curacao Extrapyramidal Syndromes Study XIV

Abstract Background and Hypothesis There is a substantial gap in life expectancy between patients with severe mental illness (SMI) and the general population and it is important to understand which factors contribute to this difference. Research suggests an association between tardive dyskinesia (TD) and mortality; however, results are inconclusive. In addit […]

How a Legal Fight Against Monsanto Became an Indigenous Self-determination Claim in Mexico

Abstract This article examines the successful legal battle led by Mayan beekeepers participating within an activist network against the permission granted to Monsanto in 2012 by the Mexican government to commercialize genetically modified soybeans in the Yucatán Peninsula. Our approach emphasizes the relevant role of rights-advocacy lawyers and their organiz […]

Research to Practice Center Grants for Adolescent Health Promotion in Order to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy (closing date June 14)

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What MFTs should know about nutrition, psychosocial health, and collaborative care with nutrition professionals

Abstract Despite sufficient evidence on the role of nutrition in psychosocial health, Marriage and Family Therapists lack the knowledge for sufficient assessment and referrals in treatment. The purpose of this article is to orient MFTs to human metabolism and the effects of various nutrients, or lack thereof, on the psychosocial health in their clients. The […]

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