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World Psychiatric Association eJournal Club
Issue 03 2023
 
Welcome to the fifth edition of the “WPA e-Journal Club”. 

It is with great satisfaction and gratitude that we address you once again regarding this educational journey with the "WPA e-Journal Club" project.

From the outset, our goal was to provide a platform for our members to access and engage with the latest advancements in the field of psychiatry and mental health. We embarked on this venture with the vision of fostering continuous learning, knowledge exchange, and professional growth among our esteemed community.

Throughout this journey, we have had the privilege of exploring and dissecting the most pertinent articles from leading scientific journals in psychiatry. These commentaries have served as beacons of insight, illuminating the path to evidence-based practice and informed decision-making for our members around the world.

The "WPA e-Journal Club" has been a conduit for the dissemination of critical knowledge, reflections, and recommendations derived from recent research. This regular scientific bulletin has not only kept us well-informed but has also empowered us to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.

This project has offered a unique opportunity for our faculty members to hone their skills in critical appraisal of scientific research, medical writing, and the art of reviewing and editing commentaries. It has been inspiring to witness the growth and leadership development among our dedicated early career psychiatrists who have contributed to the success of this initiative.

As we conclude this chapter, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you who participated, contributed, and engaged in the "WPA e-Journal Club." Your enthusiasm, dedication, and unwavering commitment to advancing the field of psychiatry have been the driving force behind this project's success.

We look forward to continuing this journey of discovery and learning, together, as we strive to provide our members with the latest insights and innovations in psychiatry and mental health.

Thank you for your support, and may the knowledge gained from this endeavor continue to enrich your professional lives.


Professor Afzal Javed, WPA President
Dr. Mariana Pinto da Costa, Chair of the WPA Early Career Psychiatrists Section
Professor Afzal Javed, WPA President
Dr Mariana Pinto da Costa
Chair of the WPA Early Career Psychiatrists Section
Selected Articles
Article Title: Evidence, ethics and the promise of artificial intelligence in psychiatry

Journal: Journal of Medical Ethics

Recommended by: Marcel-Alexandru Găină (Romania)

You can read the article summary here or read the full report here.


 
Article Title: Suicide News Coverage in Thailand in The Light of The World Health Organization Guideline for Media Professionals 

Journal: Journal of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand

Recommended by: Chonnakarn Jatchavala (Thailand)

You can read the article summary here or read the full report here.


 
Article Title: Understanding mental health through computers: An introduction to computational psychiatry

Journal: Front Psychiatry

Recommended by: Egor Chumakov (Russia)

You can read the article summary here or read the full report here.

 
Article Title: Digital Mental Health Interventions for Young People in Rural South Africa: Prospects and Challenges for Implementation

Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Recommended by: Margaret Ojeahere (Nigeria)

You can read the article summary here or read the full report here.

 
Supervisory & Editorial Committee Members
Supervisory Committee

1.    Afzal Javed  (Chair)
2.    Mariana Pinto da Costa 
3.    Roger NG
5.    Michel Botbol
6.    Norman Sartorius
7.    E Mohandas 

 
Editorial committee

1.    Egor Chumakov 
2.    Jairo Gonzalez 
3.    Margaret Ojeahere 
4.    Chonnakarn Jatchavala 
5.    Sandeep Grover 
6.    Avinash DeSouza 
7.    Camille Noël 
8.    Marcel-Alexandru Găină
9.    Michael Wallies
This initiative is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Viatris. The sponsor had no influence on the design and development of the initiative or any associated materials. 

N.B. The views and opinions expressed in the below reviews / commentaries are the various authors’ own and do not necessarily represent the official policy, views or position of the World Psychiatric Association, its components or member associations
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