Mental Health
Acquired Brain Injury

• Corrigan, J. D., & Hammond, F. M. (2013). Traumatic brain injury as a chronic health condition. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 94(6), 1199-1201.
  • Summary: This paper discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a chronic health condition, emphasizing the importance of long-term support and rehabilitation to improve mental health
    outcomes.
  • Link: [Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation](https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(13)00159-2/fulltext)
• Bogner, J. A., & Corrigan, J. D. (2013). Interventions for substance misuse following TBI: Asystematic review. Brain Injury, 27(9), 1362-1370.
  • Summary: This systematic review highlights the need for targeted interventions to address
    substance misuse in individuals with TBI, which can improve mental health and overall quality of life.
  • Link: [Brain Injury](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/02699052.2013.794973)

Addictions Challenges

•  Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. Guilford Press.
  • Summary: This book outlines the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing, an evidence-based approach effective in treating various addictions and improving mental health.
  • Link: [Guilford Press](https://www.guilford.com/books/Motivational-Interviewing/Miller-Rollnick/9781462556585)
• McHugh, R. K., Hearon, B. A., & Otto, M. W. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for substance use disorders. Psychiatric Clinics, 33(3), 511-525.
  • Summary: This article reviews the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating substance use disorders, demonstrating significant improvements in mental health outcomes.
  • Link: [Psychiatric Clinics](https://www.psych.theclinics.com/article/S0193-953X(10)00042-4/fulltext)

Adjusting to College/University

• Conley, C. S., Kirsch, A. C., Dickson, D. A., & Bryant, F. B. (2014). Negotiating the transition to college: Developmental trajectories and gender differences in psychological functioning,
  cognitive-affective strategies, and social well-being. Emerging Adulthood, 2(3), 195-210.
  • Summary: This study examines the psychological challenges associated with transitioning to college and suggests strategies for improving mental health during this period.
  • Link: [Emerging Adulthood](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2167696814521808)
• Gallagher, R. P. (2008). National survey of counseling center directors. International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.
  • Summary: This survey reports on the mental health issues faced by college students and the effectiveness of counseling services in addressing these challenges.
  • Link: [IACS Survey](https://www.iacsinc.org)

Anxiety

• Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Monahan, P. O., & Löwe, B. (2007). Anxiety disorders in primary care: Prevalence, impairment, comorbidity, and detection. Annals of
  Internal Medicine, 146(5), 317-325.
  • Summary: This research underscores the prevalence and impact of anxiety disorders,
    emphasizing the need for proper detection and treatment to improve mental health.
  • Link: [Annals of Internal Medicine](https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-146-5-200703060-00004)
• Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A. (2012). The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 36(5), 427-440.
  • Summary: This review of meta-analyses demonstrates the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety disorders and improving mental health outcomes.
  • Link: [Cognitive Therapy and Research](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10608-012-9476-1)

Capacity Assessments for Finances and Personal Care

• Fischer, A. L., Trevisan, C., & Soares, J. M. (2017). Capacity and consent in dementia: Ethical and clinical considerations. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 30(2), 124-129.
  • Summary: This paper discusses the importance of capacity assessments in dementia care, emphasizing the need for ethical and clinical considerations to ensure proper support for mental
    health.
• Moye, J., Karel, M. J., Gurrera, R. J., & Azar, A. R. (2006). Neuropsychological predictors of decision-making capacity over 9 months in mild-to-moderate dementia.
  Journal of General Internal Medicine, 21(1), 78-83.
  • Summary: The study highlights the role of neuropsychological assessments in determining decision-making capacity, which is crucial for safeguarding mental health in individuals with cognitive impairments.

Designated Capacity Assessor (as per Ministry of Attorney General of Ontario)

• Larkin, P. J., & Dierckx de Casterlé, B. (2008). Respect for autonomy: Reflections from palliative care practice. Nursing Ethics, 15(2), 262-272.
  • Summary: This article explores the ethical implications of capacity assessments and the importance of respecting autonomy to support mental health in palliative care settings.

Dementia

• Prince, M., Bryce, R., & Ferri, C. (2011). World Alzheimer Report 2011: The benefits of early diagnosis and intervention. Alzheimer’s Disease International.
  • Summary: This report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in dementia care to improve mental health outcomes for patients and caregivers.

Depression

• Cuijpers, P., Berking, M., Andersson, G., Quigley, L., Kleiboer, A., & Dobson, K. S. (2013). A meta-analysis of cognitive-behavioural therapy for adult depression, alone and in comparison with other treatments. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 58(7), 376-385.
  • Summary: This meta-analysis demonstrates the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating depression, which significantly improves mental health.

Developmental Challenges

• Matson, J. L., & Shoemaker, M. (2009). Intellectual disability and its relationship to autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30(6), 1107-1114.
  • Summary: This study explores the relationship between intellectual disabilities and autism, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions to support mental health.

Grief

• Bonanno, G. A., & Kaltman, S. (2001). The varieties of grief experience. Clinical Psychology Review, 21(5), 705-734.
  • Summary: This article reviews the different types of grief experiences and the importance of appropriate interventions to support mental health.

Intellectual Challenges

• Dykens, E. M. (2006). Toward a positive psychology of mental retardation. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 111(6), 399-413.
  • Summary: This study advocates for a positive psychology approach to intellectual disabilities, emphasizing strengths and resilience to improve mental health outcomes.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Bisson, J. I., & Andrew, M. (2007). Psychological treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007(3), CD003388.
  • Summary: This Cochrane review evaluates various psychological treatments for PTSD, highlighting their effectiveness in improving mental health.

Racial Trauma

• Carter, R. T. (2007). Racism and psychological and emotional injury: Recognizing and assessing race-based traumatic stress. The Counseling Psychologist, 35(1), 13-105.
  • Summary: This paper explores the concept of race-based traumatic stress and its effects on mental health, advocating for recognition and appropriate interventions.

Workplace Conflicts

• Spector, P. E., & Jex, S. M. (1998). Development of four self-report measures of job stressors and strain: Interpersonal Conflict at Work Scale, Organizational Constraints Scale, Quantitative Workload Inventory, and Physical Symptoms Inventory. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 3(4), 356-367.
  • Summary: This study highlights the impact of workplace conflicts on stress and mental health, emphasizing the need for effective conflict resolution strategies.

Nutrition
Learn how the food you eat affects your mental health.

• Jacka, F. N., Mykletun, A., & Berk, M. (2011). “Moving towards a population health  approach to the primary prevention of common mental disorders.” BMC Medicine, 9(1), 1-7.
  • Summary: This study discusses the relationship between diet and mental health, emphasizing that poor dietary habits are associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety.
  • Link: [BMC Medicine](https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1741-7015-9-7)
• Sarris, J., Logan, A. C., Akbaraly, T. N., Amminger, G. P., Balanza-Martinez, V., Freeman, M. P., … & Mischoulon, D. (2015). “Nutritional medicine as mainstream in psychiatry.” The Lancet Psychiatry, 2(3), 271-274.
  • Summary: This paper highlights the role of nutrition in mental health, advocating for the integration of nutritional approaches in psychiatric treatment.
  • Link: [The Lancet Psychiatry](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(14)00051-0/fulltext)

Learn to select foods to boost your energy and improve your wellbeing

• Liu, R. H. (2013). “Health-promoting components of fruits and vegetables in the diet.” Advances in Nutrition, 4(3), 384S-392S.
  • Summary: This review discusses the health-promoting components of fruits and vegetables, including their role in boosting energy levels and overall wellbeing.
  • Link: [Advances in Nutrition](https://academic.oup.com/advances/article/4/3/384S/4591568)
• Gibson, E. L., Green, M. W., & Skevington, S. M. (2003). “Dietary interventions and mental health.” Nutrition Bulletin, 28(2), 161-169.
  • Summary: This article examines the impact of dietary interventions on mental health, highlighting foods that can enhance energy and wellbeing.
  • Link: [Nutrition Bulletin](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1467-3010.2003.00336.x)

Learn to make sustainable food habit changes to support your mental health

• O’Neil, A., Quirk, S. E., Housden, S., Brennan, S. L., Williams, L. J., Pasco, J. A., … & Berk, M. (2014). “Relationship between diet and mental health in children and adolescents: A systematic review.” American Journal of Public Health, 104(10), e31-e42.
  • Summary: This systematic review explores the relationship between diet and mental health in young populations, emphasizing the importance of sustainable dietary changes.
  • Link: [American Journal of Public Health](https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302110)
• Khalid, S., Williams, C. M., & Reynolds, S. A. (2016). “Is there an association between diet and depression in children and adolescents? A systematic review.” British Journal of Nutrition, 116(12), 2097-2108.
  • Summary: This review investigates the association between diet and depression in children and adolescents, highlighting the importance of sustainable food habits for mental health.
  • Link: [British Journal of Nutrition](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/is-there-an-association-between-diet-and-depression-in-children-and-adolescents-a-systematic-review/B3CB8927A8A1F8416A7479D278CFBF62)

Physical Health
Learn how exercise can boost your mental wellbeing

• Blumenthal, J. A., Smith, P. J., & Hoffman, B. M. (2012). “Is exercise a viable treatment for depression?” CNS Spectrums, 17(4), 219-230.
  • Summary: This review discusses the antidepressant effects of exercise, highlighting its potential as a treatment for depression and its general benefits for mental health.
  • Link: [CNS Spectrums](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cns-spectrums/article/abs/is-exercise-a-viable-treatment-for-depression/44DFCD755C2E872A6E3E09BA2ADCEB61)
• Rebar, A. L., Stanton, R., Geard, D., Short, C., Duncan, M. J., & Vandelanotte, C. (2015). “A meta-meta-analysis of the effect of physical activity on depression and anxiety in non-clinical adult populations.” Health Psychology Review, 9(3), 366-378.
  • Summary: This meta-meta-analysis confirms the positive effects of physical activity on reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
  • Link: [Health Psychology Review](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17437199.2015.1022901)

Learn to calm your mind using your breath

• Jerath, R., Edry, J. W., Barnes, V. A., & Jerath, V. (2006). “Physiology of long pranayamic breathing: Neural respiratory elements may provide a mechanism that explains how slow deep breathing shifts the autonomic nervous system.” Medical Hypotheses, 67(3), 566-571.
  • Summary: This paper explores how deep breathing exercises can modulate the autonomicnervous system, potentially reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
  • Link: [Medical Hypotheses](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987706001832)
• Brown, R. P., & Gerbarg, P. L. (2005). “Sudarshan Kriya Yogic breathing in the treatment of
  stress, anxiety, and depression: Part II—clinical applications and guidelines.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 11(4), 711-717.
  • Summary: This article reviews the therapeutic effects of specific yogic breathing techniques on stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Link: [Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine](https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2005.11.711)

Learn the physiological changes that occur in your body when you exercise

• Ruegsegger, G. N., & Booth, F. W. (2018). “Health benefits of exercise.” Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 8(7), a029694.
  • Summary: This review discusses the broad range of physiological changes and health benefits induced by regular exercise, including improvements in cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health.
  • Link: [Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine](https://perspectivesinmedicine.cshlp.org/content/8/7/a029694.full)
• Warburton, D. E., Nicol, C. W., & Bredin, S. S. (2006). “Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence.” CMAJ, 174(6), 801-809.
  • Summary: This article reviews the evidence supporting the health benefits of physical activity, highlighting various physiological changes such as enhanced cardiovascular health and reduced risk of chronic diseases.
  • Link: [CMAJ](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/174/6/801)

Learn mindful walking and how to use nature to support your wellbeing

• Bratman, G. N., Hamilton, J. P., Hahn, K. S., Daily, G. C., & Gross, J. J. (2015). “Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(28), 8567-8572.
  • Summary: This study shows that walking in nature can reduce rumination and decrease neural activity in areas of the brain associated with mental illness.
  • Link: [PNAS](https://www.pnas.org/content/112/28/8567)
• Hanson, S., & Jones, A. (2015). “Is there evidence that walking groups have health benefits? A systematic review and meta-analysis.” British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(11), 710-715.
  • Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis confirm the health benefits of walking groups, including improvements in mental health.
  • Link: [BJSM](https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/49/11/710)

Learn how to listen to your body

• Mehling, W. E., Wrubel, J., Daubenmier, J. J., Price, C. J., Kerr, C. E., Silow, T., … & Stewart, A. L. (2011). “Body awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies.” Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine, 6(1), 1-12.
  • Summary: This inquiry into body awareness provides insights into how improving body awareness can enhance mental and physical health.
  • Link: [PEHM](https://peh-med.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1747-5341-6-6)
• Farb, N. A., Segal, Z. V., & Anderson, A. K. (2013). “Mindfulness meditation training alters cortical representations of interoceptive attention.” Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 8(1), 15-26.
  • Summary: This study investigates how mindfulness meditation can improve interoceptive awareness and listening to bodily signals, which is linked to better mental health.
  • Link: [SCAN](https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/8/1/15/1631532)

Learn to stretch and to relax when you experience stress

• Field, T. (2011). “Yoga clinical research review.” Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 17(1), 1-8.
  • Summary: This review highlights the benefits of yoga, including stretching and relaxation techniques, in reducing stress and improving mental health.
  • Link: [Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388110000936)
• West, J., Otte, C., Geher, K., Johnson, J., & Mohr, D. C. (2004). “Effects of Hatha yoga and African dance on perceived stress, affect, and salivary cortisol.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 28(2), 114-118.
  • Summary: This study examines the effects of Hatha yoga on stress reduction, demonstrating how stretching and relaxation techniques can alleviate stress.
  • Link: [Annals of Behavioral Medicine](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1207/s15324796abm2802_6)