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Primary care practices at which clinicians received facilitator‐led training in addressing unhealthy alcohol use in their patients saw a major jump in the use of screening and brief counseling services that can lead to reduced drinking, a new study has found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article features a conversation between Health Psychologist Professor Maddy Arden and Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Sheffield, discussing the intersection of health psychology and public health. They emphasize the importance of improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities in society. They discuss various domains of public health, including public health intelligence, health protection, vaccination and screening, public health grant responsibilities, health improvements, and creating a coherent strategy. Both experts agree on the need to focus on structural determinants of health rather than individual behavior, and they discuss the challenges of conducting research in this area. They also highlight the importance of understanding why certain populations do not access necessary services and the need for more research on equity in interventions and policies. The text discusses the concept of the "nanny state" and the role of the government in regulating people's lives, arguing that government intervention is necessary to protect public health and safety. The text also addresses the influence of commercial interests, such as the gambling industry, in shaping policy debates and manipulating consumer behavior. Additionally, the text discusses vaccine hesitancy and the importance of addressing concerns rather than mandating vaccinations. The author emphasizes the need for structural changes and influencing the way people think to create meaningful and impactful change. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the intricate link of oral health to overall well-being. Topics covered include dental professionals' need to recognize this bidirectional relationship to effect comprehensive care to patients, types of depression and their signs and symptoms, and depression's impact on oral health like decreased motivation and poor nutrition. Also noted is the task of dental professionals to educate and motivate the patient on the oral health-depression relationship.

Beverley Bostock looks at how nurses can use their communication skills to support patients [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the importance of implementing classroom supports for interventions as intended and explores common barriers to high-quality implementation. It emphasizes the role of school psychologists in monitoring fidelity and providing support for intervention implementation. The article suggests universal intervention implementation supports such as implementation planning, direct training, and written intervention tools. It also discusses intensifying supports for teachers who may need additional help, including addressing skill deficits through additional training and addressing performance deficits through motivational interviewing and performance feedback. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of meeting teachers' unique needs to ensure high-quality intervention delivery and improved student outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

But advocates want the city moving in the opposite direction: They want to see nonpolice actors responding to more calls, not fewer, and to eventually get emergency response to mental health calls "out of the hands of the police entirely", Lowenkron said. That was five years ago; since then, more than a dozen New Yorkers, the majority of them Black, have been killed by the police while experiencing mental health crises, including Kawaski Trawick, a 32-year-old with a history of mental illness who was shot and killed by police in his apartment in 2019 less than two minutes into the encounter. At the height of the protests over the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, demonstrators across the country started to make a potent demand: "Defund the police." Advocates got a win in November, when voters rejected a ballot measure that would have required the city to hire at least two police officers per 1,000 residents, which would have added hundreds of millions of dollars to the police budget. [Extracted from the article]

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has introduced a Certified Wellness Coach certification program to expand the definition of health beyond physical fitness. To help aspiring coaches practice their skills in a risk-free environment, NASM developed an online wellness coach simulation. However, the development team felt that human emotion and unpredictability were missing from the simulation, so they decided to integrate role-playing and card-based gameplay. The resulting card game, called Self-Elficacy: A Wellness Coaching Role-Playing Card Game, allows learners to engage with coaching skills in a fantasy setting, providing a comfortable and immersive experience. Initial feedback on the card game has been positive, with new and experienced coaches finding it helpful in improving their practice. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on authenticity and the yearning for it by people who are tired of the manipulation of their needs by marketers, celebrity endorses and paid influencers. Topics covered include how inauthenticity can hinder self development, the awareness component of authenticity, and self-knowledge and processing of one-self that can lead to authenticity in behavior.

The article discusses the common ambivalent feeling of being on the fence on making a positive change. Topics covered include the natural seesawing in the change process, the technique of motivational interviewing in helping change one's behavior, and questions therein that one may answer to determine one's confidence in change and its level of importance. Also noted is the process's facilitation of discovering and addressing the root causes of one's ambivalence.

The article presents step-by-step instructions on leveraging the unique strengths of individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to achieve personal goals, which includes identifying personal strengths, setting meaningful goals, and boosting motivation.

In February 2013, the Center for Care and Discovery, a 10-story hospital in Chicago, officially opened its doors. After the patient was discharged, the cycle would repeat itself, with the room's new resident at first acquiring the previous patient's microbes, and then sprinkling their own microorganisms around the space: an endless game of microbial telephone. Pathogens can persist even after the patients who deposit them are discharged; when one hospitalized patient suffers from a Clostridium difficile infection, which can cause severe diarrhea and even death, subsequent occupants of the room are at increased risk for developing the same affliction. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the paradox of motivation and the role of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards in organizational settings. It discusses a contingency framework that predicts the organizations that are likely to benefit from motivational processes and formulates propositions for empirical testing. The authors emphasize the importance of finding the right balance between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, referred to as the "Sweet Spot," to predict positive and negative effects.

Purpose: The knowledge cloud links people and ideas while also providing worldwide resources for putting them into action. This paper aims to see how the knowledge cloud affects the stimulation of subordinate creativity. The impact of the knowledge cloud on transformational leadership and its impacts on subordinate creativity are examined in this investigation. Also, this study checks out the influence of knowledge cloud on motivational goal orientation and the impact of motivational goal orientation on subordinate creativity. It investigates the influence of knowledge cloud on self-efficacy and feelings of it on subordinate creativity. Moreover, this research examines the impact of the knowledge cloud on employee empowerment and its impact on subordinate creativity. Design/methodology/approach: Knowledge sharing is known as a human rationale for information. It promotes learning, human performance, decision-making and problem-solving at the job; thus, innovation and creativity need novel knowledge. Knowledge cloud is a knowledge source that provides a base for knowledge co-creation. This investigation explores the structural relationships among knowledge cloud, transformational leadership, motivational goal orientation, self-efficacy, employee empowerment and subordinate creativity. Here, a model is improved and experimentally examined based on the knowledge cloud, transformational leadership, motivational goal orientation, self-efficacy and employee empowerment to improve subordinate creativity using partial least squares (PLS) and data from car factories' employees in Beijing. Findings: The study results show that knowledge cloud, transformational leadership, motivational goal orientation, self-efficacy and employee empowerment are strongly related to subordinate creativity. In addition to using the Sobel test, all four variables' mediating role (transformational leadership, motivational goal orientation, self-efficacy and employee empowerment) is confirmed. Practical implications: A knowledge cloud can improve the stimulating subordinate creativity of employees through transformational leadership, motivational goal orientation, self-efficacy and employee empowerment. First, the human resources department must have some programs to improve the knowledge cloud's incentive. Second, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and trust among employees should enhance the knowledge cloud's effects. Originality/value: To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study that addresses the knowledge cloud's role in subordinate creativity in firms. This investigation also assists the creativity literature by testing the mediating effect of motivational goal orientation, transformational leadership, feelings of self-efficacy and employee empowerment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that working with a client who committed a sex crime taught one counselor the importance of building rapport and find creative ways to help the client regain a sense of humanity and connection. Topics include examines opportunity to work with a person who had committed sex offenses confirmed trust in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance.

The article reports on the growing number of physical therapists who use behavioral economics to understand the decisions patients make and achieve better outcomes. It cites the case of physical therapist Mike Studer, whose interest in BE was sparked when he read the book "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hiddent Side of Everything." It details how Studer combined OPTIMAL theory of motor learning and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.

The article discusses how medical counselor must help clients recognize and reject weight stigma where they can begin to heal and reconnect to external sources. Topics include worked with clients who have stopped going to medical appointments on doctors' initial and go-to recommendation; and American Counseling Association member has a counseling practice providing online sessions to clients in Pennsylvania and Florida.

The article discusses the influence of client motivation on counseling outcomes for counselor theoretical orientation, interventions and client treatment adherence. Topics include therapeutic relationship includes the bond between the counselor and the client and the agreement about tasks and goals in counseling; and Master's and doctoral-level counseling students provided the counseling services to all clients to maintain employment.

A recent study conducted by Washington University School of Medicine focused on the perspectives of African American hemodialysis patients regarding adherence to treatment. The study highlighted the importance of understanding unique barriers and facilitators to adherence in this population and explored the use of motivational interviewing as an intervention. The research emphasized the need for culturally tailored approaches to improve dialysis adherence and promote health equity among African American patients with kidney failure. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid have proposed a biobehavioral approach to managing migraines by incorporating therapeutic education and exercise. They emphasize the impact of kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, and depression on migraine-related disability, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach. Tailored exercise prescriptions, along with lifestyle recommendations like consistent sleep patterns and stress management, are crucial for improving outcomes in migraine patients. Further research is needed to establish the efficacy of these interventions specifically for migraine management. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a study conducted at Boston Children's Hospital that focused on adapting a counseling-plus-mobile health intervention to reduce sexual and reproductive health risks among young women with depression. The intervention, called MARSSI, was developed to address the limitations of in-person care due to the COVID-19 pandemic by incorporating virtual counseling and a mobile health app component. The research team found that virtual counseling was well-received by participants, who experienced minimal technical difficulties and successfully completed the app onboarding. The study concluded that expanding delivery options for sexual and reproductive health interventions to include virtual formats can improve access, especially for populations facing psychological and environmental barriers to care. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai focused on adolescent substance abuse and the importance of screening and interventions in emergency department settings. The research highlighted the need for effective tools and strategies to address substance use among adolescents, emphasizing the feasibility and acceptability of such interventions in emergency care. Future studies are recommended to further optimize interventions and improve linkage to care for adolescents with substance use issues. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, focused on improving the perception of airflow limitation in pediatric asthma patients. The study compared the effectiveness of peak expiratory flow (PEF) feedback intervention versus supportive counseling in Latino and Black adolescents with asthma. Results showed that PEF feedback led to significant improvements in airflow limitation perception, pulmonary function, and medication adherence compared to supportive counseling. The study highlights the importance of behavioral interventions in enhancing asthma management among pediatric patients. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a clinical trial, NCT06635005, focusing on a low-insulinemic dietary intervention to reduce breast cancer risk in high-risk women. The trial aims to test a new dietary pattern that lowers blood insulin response, potentially reducing cancer risk and long-term weight gain. The intervention includes education on a diet low in total and saturated fats, high in plant-based proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber. The study will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this dietary pattern in reducing breast cancer risk among high-risk women. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Kent State University have published a study on HIV denial in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite scientific consensus on HIV causing AIDS, denial of this link persists, with resurgence linked to distrust of public health and mainstream medicine. The research suggests community-based interventions and motivational interviewing as ways to counter misinformation in high-risk communities. The study highlights the need for understanding and addressing the impact of HIV denial in the current era. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco conducted a study on the treatment of tobacco-cannabis co-use, highlighting the lack of clinical guidelines in this area. The study reviewed nine intervention studies that focused on psychosocial/behavioral and pharmacotherapy components for co-use treatment in adults. The research emphasized the need for tailored interventions targeting tobacco and cannabis co-use, especially among youth and young adults, to advance health equity and reach priority populations. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco conducted a study on the urgent need for treatment addressing the co-use of tobacco and cannabis. The study found that there are no clinical practice guidelines for treating tobacco-cannabis co-use and highlighted key gaps in existing interventions. The research emphasized the importance of well-integrated multi-component interventions combining psychosocial/behavioral and pharmacotherapy strategies to address co-use effectively. Future interventions should focus on addressing the co-use of vaporized products among youth and young adults, tailoring interventions for priority populations, and utilizing digital applications to increase reach and advance health equity. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Stockholm University conducted a study on the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in assessing relationship-building skills in the recruitment process for staff at residential homes. The study emphasized the importance of empathic skills in human service professions and the need for training in relationship-building skills. Findings suggested that adjustments are often necessary when using standardized measures for complex skills like relationship building, highlighting the importance of understanding the method, measurement, and organizational context. The research was published in the Scandinavian Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a clinical trial, NCT06635460, focusing on the impact of motivational interviewing and social media-based patient monitoring on metabolic control and self-efficacy in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. The study aims to assess attitudes toward the disease, quality of life, and social support levels in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. It also examines how these factors compare between the intervention group and the control group. The trial is set to be completed by April 15, 2025, and aims to improve diabetes management in adolescents through innovative interventions. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Vanderbilt University conducted a study on the use of motivational interviewing (MI) to help middle school students with disabilities or at risk for disability-identification develop social and emotional skills to address bullying and peer conflict. The study, titled "Peace Over Drama," implemented a 9-week program at a Chicago middle school, showing promising results in increasing students' social conflict management and leadership skills. The research highlights the potential of MI and social-emotional learning programs in preventing bullying and supporting the overall well-being of young people, with implications for school-based prevention models and program scaling. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a clinical trial, NCT06641336, focusing on the usability and feasibility of the RehAtt mixed-reality system in stroke motor rehabilitation. The study aims to explore patients' perspectives on the system during upper limb, gait, and balance function rehabilitation. The trial is being conducted by the University Rehabilitation Institute in the Republic of Slovenia, with a primary completion date of November 30, 2024. The intervention involves semi-structured interviews to assess patients' experiences with the mixed-reality system. [Extracted from the article]

Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., the legendary creator, with Prochaska, of the stages of change theory for motivational interviewing, talked about the relevance of this 40‐year‐old model in current treatment at the annual meeting of the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) in Washington last week. He noted not to put people in one of the "boxes": pre‐contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance and relapse. Substance use is more fluid than that, and in fact, relapse is not itself a substance use problem, he said — it's a problem that is probable and to be expected and dealt with in any health behavior such as diabetes, diet and exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study conducted at the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, Washington, explored the impact of baseline learner characteristics on motivational interviewing (MI) skill acquisition with and without virtual standardized patient (VSP) supplementation. The research found that learners with minimal previous MI training benefited more from supplemented training with a VSP rather than traditional academic study alone. This study serves as an initial step in understanding which learners benefit most from simulation-based mental health care training using VSPs. [Extracted from the article]

A clinical trial, NCT06632171, aims to investigate the impact of cognitive-behavioral and motivational interview-supported psychoeducation on emotional eating and psychological resilience in obese individuals. The study will involve 102 obese participants, with half receiving the intervention and the other half serving as the control group. The program will be evaluated at three time points, and data will be collected using the Emotional Eating Scale and Psychological Resilience Scale. The findings will contribute to understanding the effectiveness of psychological approaches in treating obesity. [Extracted from the article]

A clinical trial, NCT06624332, aims to investigate the effectiveness of digital screening and brief intervention in addressing substance use among postpartum mothers enrolled in home visiting programs. The study will involve home visiting staff and clients, focusing on identifying the best digital intervention components and factors that facilitate or hinder intervention success. The trial will assess outcomes such as substance use, motivation to avoid substance use, maternal self-efficacy, and home visiting retention, with a completion date set for March 31, 2027. The study seeks to provide evidence-based interventions to prevent postpartum substance use and reduce associated risks to families, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations during the postpartum period. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by RWTH Aachen University in Germany aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a telemedical-psychological counseling program for smoking cessation in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The program utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and video consultations to provide support to individuals motivated to quit smoking as well as heavy smokers lacking motivation. The primary endpoint of the study is the smoking cessation rate after 8 months of intervention, with a secondary endpoint evaluating sustained abstinence at a further 6 months follow-up. If the trial demonstrates positive outcomes, the program could potentially be integrated into routine care in Germany to support smoking cessation among PAD patients. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom discusses the effectiveness of psychological and educational interventions in preventing falls among older people living in the community. The review analyzed 37 studies and found that cognitive behavioral interventions and motivational interviewing had uncertain effects on falls and fall-related outcomes. Multifactorial and multiple component education interventions showed some potential in reducing concerns about falling but did not significantly reduce the number of falls. The report highlights the need for more research, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides information about a clinical trial conducted by Istanbul Medeniyet University in Turkey. The trial, NCT06623292, aims to study the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing-based breastfeeding education program for mothers with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The trial will include 48 mothers who have started breastfeeding and will assess the impact of the program on breastfeeding self-efficacy and motivation. The trial is not yet recruiting participants and is expected to be completed by January 15, 2025. Contact information for the primary investigator is provided. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report discusses research conducted in Tanzania on the impact of a breast cancer survivor-led stigma reduction intervention (SRI) on newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer. The intervention involved trained survivors delivering a standardized flipchart breast education talk, personal testimony, and motivational interviewing to patients before treatment. The study found that breast cancer knowledge increased and stigma decreased among the participants following the intervention. Additionally, all participants were willing to pursue hospital-based treatment, and a majority initiated treatment at the follow-up. The research suggests that expanding the scope and scale of this intervention could improve treatment-seeking behavior and breast cancer outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Yale University School of Medicine examined the impact of integrated stepped alcohol treatment with contingency management (ISAT+CM) on alcohol abstinence among people with HIV (PWH) and unhealthy alcohol use. The study involved 120 PWH and found that ISAT+CM delivered in HIV clinics modestly increased self-reported 3-week abstinence among participants. The researchers concluded that there is a need for more effective treatments to promote abstinence and that ISAT+CM may have a potential role in reducing alcohol use among PWH. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University explored the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth intervention called ENHANCE, which aimed to support the nutrition and physical activity of adolescent and young adult pediatric cancer survivors (AYACS). The study involved 58 AYACS and their adult care partners, who were randomly assigned to either the ENHANCE intervention or a control condition. The results showed that ENHANCE was highly acceptable among participants, with high completion rates and positive feedback. The researchers concluded that the telehealth study design was feasible and supported the potential benefits of a larger, multisite randomized controlled trial. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Canada have conducted an evidence-based review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating interventions for mental health management post-moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The review included 87 RCTs with a total of 6,471 participants. The findings suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for hopelessness, stress, and anxiety, while acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for anxiety, stress, and depression. Nonpharmacological interventions such as Tai Chi, dance, and walking also showed effectiveness for depression and stress. The research provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers in the field of mental health and neurorehabilitation. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the Central Institute of Psychiatry in Jharkhand, India, explored the effectiveness of combining task-centered casework (TCP) with pharmacotherapy and motivation enhancement therapy (MET) in treating frequently relapsing patients with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS). The study involved 60 male subjects with ADS who were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received TCP, pharmacotherapy, and MET, while the control group only received pharmacotherapy and MET. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant decrease in alcohol cravings, increased willingness to make positive changes, and overall better treatment outcomes and quality of life compared to the control group. The researchers concluded that TCP can be a valuable addition to existing addiction therapies, as it offers advantages such as nondirectiveness, goal orientation, time-limitedness, and collaboration between the therapist and the patient. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in Arab countries has highlighted the importance of non-pharmacological interventions in managing hypertension (HTN). The study reviewed various interventions such as healthy dietary approaches, physical activity, educational programs, and lifestyle interventions. The researchers found that while there is a scarcity of high-quality studies in this area, further research should focus on dietary approaches, exercise, theory-based education, and behavioral counseling. This information is valuable for individuals in Arab countries seeking non-pharmacological methods to control HTN. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of a technology-assisted health coaching intervention called Goals for Eating and Moving (GEM) in helping high-risk patients lose weight. The study involved 19 primary care teams and randomized patients to receive either the GEM intervention or enhanced usual care (EUC). The GEM intervention included coaching sessions and a software tool, while the EUC group received educational handouts. The study found that the GEM intervention did not lead to greater weight loss compared to EUC. These findings highlight the challenges of managing obesity in high-risk populations and the limitations of relying solely on technology-assisted health coaching in primary care settings. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses a teaching approach called "narrative medicine" that aims to teach students about schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders through stories and movies. The author shares their experiences teaching these concepts and treatment methods, such as motivational interviewing, to encourage critical examination and discussion. They believe that films and literature can provide a lasting impression of these illnesses and create empathy for those affected. The author invites readers to use the concepts and materials presented in their teaching, while also encouraging critical discussion and further development. This preprint has not been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Wroclaw Medical University in Poland explores the concept of self-care as an effective strategy for managing chronic diseases. The study highlights the importance of self-care in maintaining, monitoring, and managing chronic conditions, and emphasizes the role of caregivers in supporting self-care practices. The researchers discuss the development of instruments for measuring self-care and review recent experimental research on self-care interventions, including motivational interviewing and virtual reality. The study concludes by suggesting that future research should focus on the dynamics between patients and caregivers and include economic evaluations to inform clinical decision-making. [Extracted from the article]