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A Psychiatrist, a Veterinarian, and an Emergency Physician Resolve to Improve Mental Health BY *H. Steven Moffic, MD  Michele Gaspar, DVM, LCPC  Randall Levin, MD Jan 23, 2019 COMMENTARY Dr Moffic is an editorial board member and regular contributor to Psychiatric Times. He was a tenured Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Currently, Dr Moffic is focused on three major advocacy initiatives: physician burnout, climate change, and Islamophobia. Dr Gaspar is a veterinarian at Veterinary Information Network, Chicago,IL. Dr Levin is Chair, Wellness Section, American College of Emergency Physicians, Milwaukee, WI. Between animal and human medicine there are no dividing lines—nor should there be. –Rudolf Virchow, MD, father of cellular pathology On the shortest day of the year in December 2018, the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) daily featured a dark subject about the suicide rate in veterinarians, also reported in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association1 Both the field of psychiatry and veterinary medicine have in common our concern for our own suicides.2 Indeed, a few days later, on Christmas Eve, Medscape Psychiatry reported its top news article for 2018: “NYU Resident, Medical Student Die by Suicide 5 Days Apart.”3 A terrible truth of student suicides is that those who start medical school and residency are generally psychologically healthy. One can deduce, then, that educational systems themselves factor into suicides.4 Veterinarians and physicians, including psychiatrists, have the highest rates of suicide of any professions and higher than the general population. The paradox is that we are all devoted to healing, yet the ultimate vessels of our well-being—our lives—are being lost by our own hands. Moreover, suicide is the tip of the iceberg of our personal psychological distress and disorders. Our mutual professions have higher rates than the general population for clinical depression, epidemic rates of burnout, and related problems. Those healers with the most compassion seem most at risk for burning out.5 No wonder quality-of-care suffers. For the public, the prevalence of mental disorders has increased to over 20%, and most never receive any effective treatments. Outside of formal diagnostic disorders, a host of other public psychological problems are cause for concern.6 These include the fact that over half of adolescents already have had a significant life trauma; cosmetic surgery procedures are booming, perhaps as a response to body dysmorphia; rates of xenophobia and related prejudices (ie, racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia) are rising; people are suffering mental repercussions of climate instability; technology is being overused and misused; and our society is pervasively lonely. The American Psychiatric Association Foundation, the funding arm of the APA, called for “A Mentally Healthy Nation for All” in 2018. However, simple math suggests that we are moving toward mental dis-ease.7 Historically, beyond a general altruistic calling, many believed that those who chose to be veterinarians, psychiatrists, or other kinds of physicians, were often doing to so to address some traumatic and/or inspiring medical or psychological experience in their childhood. For veterinarians, that would likely involve beloved animals. That emotional tie to the past could leave us vulnerable to frustration in helping our patients. Such frustration results more and more from the systems we work in that have become more corporate and business-oriented, with the consequence of controlling how we practice, decreasing our empowerment, and providing obstacles for our ability to heal and fulfill our callings. ... Read Complete article as originally published in Psychiatric Times http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/couch-crisis/psychiatrist-veterinarian-and-emergency-physician-resolve-improve-mental-health. *Dr. Moffic is a One Health Supporter http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/news.php?query=ONE+HEALTH+INCLUDES+MENTAL+HEALTH+by+H.+Steven+Moffic+MD+DLFAPA+   Permission to post/publish on One Health Initiative website granted January 25, 2019 by: Laurie Martin, Senior Digital Managing Editor - Psychiatric Times | Neurology Times - UBM Medica LLC, a part of Informa PLC - 535 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300 - Norwalk, CT 06854 USA - Phone: 203.523.7109 | E-mail: laurie.martin@ubm.com - www.ubm.com | www.psychiatrictimes.com | www.neuologytimes.com - Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Group | Google+ My LinkedIn Profile | My Twitter Profile

Pirbright researcher part of new One Health Poultry Hub The Pirbright Institute By taking a One Health approach the Hub recognises that human, animal and environmental health are inter-related, and so collaborative, ...

Published in WONCA [World Organization of Family Doctors [physicians] (WONCA)] E-Update Friday 18th January 2019   WONCA and OneHealth One Health recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. It is a collaborative, multisectoral, and trans-disciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.  WONCA is pleased to support all aspects of the OneHealth initiative, and all those who heard Dr Kate Anteyi’s plenary at WONCA’s world conference in Korea in October will know how important this interdisciplinary approach is in preventing the next major epidemic. Find out more about the OneHealth Initiative at http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/index.php Note: Original notification to One Health Initiative team of WONCA support/endorsement of One Health in July 2015 http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/news.php?query=PHYSICIANS+World+Organization+of+Family+Doctors+WONCA+issues+One+Health+Letter+of+Support+. “WONCA http://www.globalfamilydoctor.com/ and One Health – ‘WONCA, the World Organisation of Family Doctors [physicians], now has over 118 Member Organizations in 131 countries and territories with membership of about 500,000 family doctors [physicians]’  

Fermoy Rowing Club joining One Health effort with ReproDOC,IRL  

“Linking Human and Animal Health”, L.H.Kahn-B.Kaplan-T.P.Monath (One Health Initiative team), The San Diego Union-Tribune, Op-Ed, May 19, 2008  

ONE HEALTH NEWS, University of Florida (USA)  https://mailchi.mp/40912e3d46cc/january-newsletter  

One Health Happenings News Notes! January 2019 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/One-Health-Happenings-News-Notes--January-2019.html?soid=1121110857318&aid=YexFmT4bQKc

advancing emergency preparedness through one health act Congress.gov The Congressional Record Index lets you use keywords to search or browse the official record of debates of the U.S. Congress.  

  One Health philosophy adopted by Fermoy Rowing Club The Avondhu Press (press release) One Health is a philosophy supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations, which at its core aims to create both awareness ...  

Dog bite injuries and One Health British Veterinary Association Christopher J. Mannion, a Consultant and Clinical Associate Professor at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust reflects on his One Health journey, ...

Journal Infection Ecology & Epidemiology Volume 8, 2018 - Issue 1 Editorial A one health opinion editorial RE: ideal protocol for future international one health congress meetings, all inclusive modus operandi Bruce Kaplan DVM , Laura H. Kahn MD, MPH, MPP , Thomas P. Monath MD, Lisa A. Conti DVM, MPH & Thomas M. Yuill PhD ‘…Whereas previous Congresses have been very good by all accounts, they have not adequately been all inclusive with respect to addressing a broad spectrum, co-equal recognition and exposure to both One Health essential priorities, i.e. global public health and global clinical health considerations, among a few others. Frankly, this has been known to occur due to concerns about securing adequate funding for public health research projects vis-à-vis clinical health missions, etc. In addition, there have been justifiable complaints regarding the meetings being “too veterinarian oriented without enough physician and other health science professional representations.” Hopefully, this next Congress will demonstrate a more ecumenical approach while addressing the issue of attracting a broader spectrum of health science oriented attendees. Human, animal and environmental health (eco-health) are in dire need of such a far reaching protocol endeavor. Spotlighted International Congresses need to become free from sectarian predominance, or even the hint of tribalism. They need to take the high road: begin “appealing to their better angels” in the true spirit of “One World-One Medicine-One Health.” An accurate and complete mosaic image of one health requires that all pieces be present and in place.’ Article: 1537461 | Published online: 08 Jan 2019  https://doi.org/10.1080/20008686.2018.1537461

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA The One Health Center of Excellence at the University of Florida (USA) https://onehealth.ifas.ufl.edu/ is a multidisciplinary think tank that promotes and facilitates the implementation of the One Health vision. It focuses on understanding the interconnections between the health of humans, of animals, of plants and of the environment. The final objective of implementing the One Health vision is the promotion of the advancement of the health of the system rather than that of a single compartment. Innovative studies on how to co-advance health of humans, animals, plants and the environment can now be developed by exploiting big data with an interdisciplinary approach. The Center provides fellowships, internships and tailored training programs on tools, methodologies, and ideas to promote the vision of  One health – i.e. treating health as a circular asset -rather than as a condition which is relevant only to its own segment.

  ISSUE 10 January 2019 SEE: https://mailchi.mp/45f297d6e584/january-issue

Mongolia’s National Center for Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health Institute are organizing this event.     Mark your calendars! After five very successful meetings in Mongolia we are planning our 6th event: __________________________________________________________________ 6th International Symposium on One Health Research, Mongolia September 18th-19th, 2019  

  Farmland should be protected from pipeline company Portage Daily Register As a veterinarian, I have been charged with the One Health Initiative. We are instructed to protect the health not only of our domestic animals and ...  

Boston researchers find link between dog-human antibiotic resistance WCVB Boston Were increasingly understanding the idea of One Health, said Dr. Shira Doron, an infectious disease physician, associate hospital epidemiologist ...

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Medication Safety and Effectiveness in ... Academic Positions HOH Helsinki One Health is a new network organization, led by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and cooperated by four other faculties at the ... “The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. HOH Helsinki One Health is a new network organization, led by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and cooperated by four other faculties at the University of Helsinki, to co-ordinate research actions within the area of One Health. One Health is a globally emerging concept recognizing that the health of humans and animals is interconnected and that their populations share the essentials of life: the genome, disease causing organisms, health, welfare, and the environment. HOH Helsinki One Health involves different disciplines and professions to work together to resolve emerging health problems concerning human and animal populations worldwide. In addition to other profiling actions, HOH Helsinki One Health will host several tenure track professorships with their established research environments in years 2018-2022. Please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/one-health. We invite applications for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN MEDICATION SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN HUMAN AND VETERINARY MEDICINE Pharmacotherapies have dramatically evolved, and they form one of the most common interventions both in human and veterinary health care. The increasing complexity of therapeutic interventions is a significant challenge for medication safety and effectiveness worldwide in all care settings. High quality research applying front line methods is needed to identify and characterize novel hazards and find solutions for preventing and minimizing the risks. Novel methodologies are also needed to study effectiveness of pharmacotherapies, taking into account clinical, humanistic, economic and environmental outcomes. The position is a joint position between the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The research, expertise and teaching field of the professorship is Medication Safety and Effectiveness in Human and Veterinary Medicine. Expertise in systems-based risk management and its application to pharmacotherapies are needed. Special emphasis will be paid on methodologies in medication safety and effectiveness research, including those in pharmacotherapy related risk management interventions, health technology, and the use of register data for various purposes relevant to the area of the position. The teaching will focus on advanced research methodologies at master and doctoral level in medication safety and effectiveness in a multidisciplinary environment within HOH Helsinki One Health network organization. ...” Please read complete notice at: https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-helsinki/2018/assistant-professor-associate-professor-professor-in-medication-safety-and-effectiveness-in-human-and-veterinary-medicine-hoh-helsinki-one-health/122716

Rabies in the Americas (RITA)   Kansas State Rabies Laboratory will be hosting the 30th Annual Conference of Rabies in the Americas (RITA) in Kansas City, Missouri (USA) October 27-31, 2019   To learn more about the conference, please visit: www.rabiesintheamericas.org  

A One Health approach is essential... International Efforts Critical to Global Fight Against Superbugs The Pew Charitable Trusts (blog) Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are one of the greatest global health challenges of our time. These increasingly resistant superbugs do not respect ...

One Health Series: The Politics of Antimicrobial Resistance National Institute For Animal Agriculture December 5, 2018 12:37 PM       One Health Series: The Politics of Antimicrobial Resistance Drovers Magazine In 2001, *Dr. Laura Kahn was a student at Princeton University, pursuing a masters degree in public policy. Then, Sept. 11 changed her career. One Health — The Politics of Antimicrobial Resistance Princeton author says it’s time for physicians and veterinarians to join forces. ( National Institute for Animal Agriculture ) SEE: https://www.drovers.com/article/one-health-series-politics-antimicrobial-resistance *Dr. Kahn is a co-founder of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team: Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP ▪ Bruce Kaplan, DVM ▪ Thomas P. Monath, MD ▪ Lisa A. Conti, DVM, MPH