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If you have any questions, contact the Editor of the Health Sciences Editorial Board,
Nancyruth Leibold, Health Sciences Editor at healthsciences@merlot.org.
Showcase
Author Jenn Cusick's Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum, an Open Education Resource (OER) textbook, is our feature in the Health Sciences showcase.
Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum includes a facilitator's guide. This adaptable training resource covers foundational peer support training for post-secondary students with ways to respond to peers with the core values of peer support.
Peer support is an evidence-based service model used in many different sectors across British Columbia. This document includes common uses of peer support in B.C., including by health authorities and community-based organizations. We will also look at the utilization of peer support in post-secondary institutions and share some ideas and guidelines for integrating peer support into existing student service programs.
Currently, most health authorities in B.C. and several non-profits have included peer support in their service delivery for people with mental health and substance use issues.
Though the training mentioned above was for mental health and substance use community programs, peer support is also becoming more common in workplaces. Additionally, educators may incorporate some strategies to promote a sense of belonging and encourage students. Some workplace initiatives include peer support programs for those working high-stress jobs, such as nursing and first responders. There are also peer support programs or groups in B.C. for people struggling with eating disorders and health issues, including cancer and diabetes. Cusick explains that peer-support interventions have a wide variety of applications.
The link to Jenn Cusick's Post-Secondary Peer Support Training Curriculum
New Materials
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Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion; 2nd Edition
Cases on Social Issues: For Class Discussion – Edition 2” was inspired by students and co-authored by people who are...
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Water Revisited on JSTOR
Frank H. Stillinger, Water Revisited, Science, New Series, Vol. 209, No. 4455 (Jul. 25, 1980), pp. 451-457
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Domestic Water Quantity, Service, Level and Health
The quantity of water delivered and used for households is an important aspect of domestic water supplies, which...
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Sonia’s Case: Dental evaluation of patients with recent diagnosis of cancer
Ms. Sonia is a 62-year-old woman, which was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. How do we proceed in this kind of...
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The Health Advantage of a Vegan Diet: Exploring the Gut Microbiota Connection
This review examines whether there is evidence that a strict vegan diet confers health advantages beyond that of a...
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Beyond Meatless, the Health Effects of Vegan Diets: Findings from the Adventist Cohorts
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Health effects of vegetarian and vegan diets | Proceedings of the Nutrition Society | Cambridge Core
Health effects of vegetarian and vegan diets - Volume 65 Issue 1
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Introduction to Public Health
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Spiritual Nursing Assessment
The objectives for this module are to explore the concepts of spirituality and spiritual nursing care. There is a...
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ | WOCN Society
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Stigma for common mental disorders in racial minorities and majorities a systematic review and meta-analysis - BMC Public Health
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Analysis: Theres a mental health crisis among teen girls. Here are some ways to support them
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Covid and mental health in America
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Reimagining the journey to recovery: The COVID-19 pandemic and global mental health
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Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders
Global Health Estimates
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Communication, Teamwork, and Safety in Nursing
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Knowledge of the community regarding mental health problems: a cross-sectional study - BMC Psychology
Knowledge of the community regarding mental health problems has a remarkable impact on the attitude, the help-seeking...
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College Students and Mental Health
This resource pack was curated by the Global Health Education and Learning Incubator at Harvard University (GHELI) to...
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Utilizing social media platforms to promote mental health awareness and help seeking in underserved communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 virus has resulted in significant psychological distress for many individuals, particularly, those in...
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Mental Health Education, Awareness and Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among College Students
The present study examined whether psychoeducational tools are beneficial in improving awareness and reducing stigma...
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Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
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Drinking Water Quality and Public Health
Drinking water quality is one of the greatest factors affecting human health. However, drinking water quality in many...
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Haloforms in Drinking Water on JSTOR
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