Author Archives: samweiss
January: Imposter Syndrome
By Laura Ornelas, Ph.D. As a junior investigator in academia, I understand firsthand the significant impact imposter syndrome can have on one’s mental health and well-being. While academia has been a place where I have matured as a research scientist and experienced many achievements, it is also an environment that is comprised of pressures … Read more
Improving Mental Health Among Transgender Adolescents: Implementing Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens
The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of an online self-compassion intervention for transgender adolescents, with the aim of improving mental health. Participants identified as transgender or gender expansive, were between the ages of 13 and 17, and lived in the U.S. or Canada.
Cortisol trajectories measured prospectively across thirty years of female development following exposure to childhood sexual abuse: Moderation by epigenetic age acceleration at midlife
Results suggest that childhood sexual abuse is associated with significant HPA axis changes that are associated with accelerated epigenetic aging. Implications for biological embedding models of early life adversity and adult outcomes are discussed.
RTICBM-74 is a brain-penetrant CB1 receptor allosteric modulator that reduces alcohol intake in rats
The present works shows that a newly developed negative allosteric modulator of the cannabinoid receptor subtype 1 (CB1) receptor with an excellent pharmacokinetic profile reduces alcohol drinking in rats, suggesting potential therapeutic relevance for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
Teacher and caregiver perceptions of family engagement in teacher-led task-shifted child mental health care in a low-and-middle-income country.
The current study explored teacher and caregiver perceptions of family engagement within a teacher-led, task-shifted mental health intervention in an LMIC. Primary school teachers from five schools in Darjeeling, India delivered evidence-based, indicated mental health care to children with mental health needs throughout the school day. Barriers included logistical challenges and misconceptions about the programme. … Read more
The Potential Emergence of “Education as Mental Health Therapy” as a Feasible Form of Teacher-Delivered Child Mental Health Care in a Low and Middle Income Country: A Mixed Methods Pragmatic Pilot Study.
We assessed task-shifting children’s mental health care to teachers as a potential approach to improving access to child mental health care. Findings support the feasibility of task-shifting children’s mental health care to classroom teachers in resource-limited schools. These findings support the potential emergence of “education as mental health therapy” (Ed-MH) as a new therapy modality.