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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

The plane was piloted by a native of the island, deeply committed to helping his community. What followed was a powerful expression of community and compassion. We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources.

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Film Representation and Stigma of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Media representation of individuals with disabilities shapes public perception and understanding of disability. Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) often experience negative stigma from society. Use of diverse media, particularly film, largely contributes to societal stigma pertaining to different groups of people.

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'It takes a lot of twisting: doing research in structurally vulnerable spaces [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

The research team comprised experienced (2), midcareer (2) and junior researchers (2) working with structurally vulnerable populations across a range of communities. Setting: Community based researchers from a Canadian academic setting. Reflexive thematic analysis.

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Unpacking Trust in Participatory Health Research Partnerships - A Qualitative Study in Ireland [Participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Advancements to evaluating the impact of participatory health research (PHR) have been made through comprehensive models like the community-based participatory research (CBPR) conceptual model, a useful framework for exploring how context and partnership processes can influence health research design and interventions.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Unlike traditional medicine that often focuses on medications, lifestyle medicine emphasizes preventive and curative strategies tailored to the individual. Social Connection: Positive relationships and community support improve mental health and resilience. It leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.

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Sleep: The Magic of Rest and Repose

Intuitive Intelligence

Diverse Sleep Preferences Some individuals savor every minute of their nightly reprieve, while others find resting a complete and utter waste of time. Sleep is a fascinating journey into the subconscious and unconscious world. Have you ever wondered why we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping?

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Families experiences of substance use and implications for resilience [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Substance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. Recovery is a unique, multidimensional process where individuals strive to enhance their health and wellness.

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