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Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack
Published on: May 15, 2020
[Psychiatry connected to society: leading force in the socio-ecological crisis]
Background:
We are in the midst of a socio-ecological crisis that profoundly impacts collective well-being. Psychiatry, deeply intertwined with social contexts, faces the challenge of understanding and treating mental health issues in a world under structural pressure.
Aim:
To highlight the role of psychiatry in understanding, treating, and supporting patients experiencing the psychological effects of this polycrisis.
Method:
By analyzing current social and ecological developments, the article emphasizes the need for a contextual approach to psychiatry. It integrates theories from Arie Querido and Frantz Fanon with contemporary challenges.
Results:
The climate crisis is linked to increasing mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Collective action and social cohesion emerge as protective factors that promote resilience and well-being.
Conclusion:
The article asserts psychiatry’s crucial responsibility in addressing the mental health consequences of the socio-ecological crisis. It calls for renewed social engagement, emphasizing connection, community-based interventions, and the strengthening of social bonds.
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