This study assesses the agreement between a non-proprietary single item measure of burnout (SIB) and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) in a Canadian sample of university faculty. The SIB was found to underestimate the incidence of burnout in comparison to the OLBI, but it correlated strongly with both OLBI subscales. Those scored as “burned-out” by the SIB were significantly more at-risk (than the “non-burned out”) for mental health issues (anxiety, depression, and stress). In sum, the SIB appears to be a fairly reliable alternative to OLBI and shows potential as a brief, easy to use screen for burnout among university faculty.

This investigation is a seven-year follow-up study on the needs and concerns of transgender youth and their parents in Newfoundland & Labrador. For this study, 39 youth and 33 parents of transgender youth completed qualitative questionnaires. Concerns included lack of parental support, family physicians’ lack of knowledge of trans healthcare, wait times and costs of care, mental health, transphobia at school, and the rise in political transphobia. Ten recommendations emanating from the results are presented for healthcare providers and policymakers.

Cette étude a examiné l’effet du stigma lié au poids perpétré au sein du couple sur la compulsion alimentaire des 2 partenaires via l’effet médiateur des émotions négatives, tout en tenant compte de la présence de surpoids/obésité chez la femme (n = 58 couples). Les résultats ont montré que chez les couples où la femme présente un surpoids/obésité, le stigma lié au poids vécu par la femme est associé à la présence de compulsion alimentaire via les émotions négatives qu’elle ressent à l’égard de son partenaire alors que chez les couples où la femme ne présente pas de surpoids/obésité, le stigma lié au poids vécu par la femme n’est pas associé à ses émotions négatives, ni à sa compulsion alimentaire. Chez l’homme, le patron inverse est observé. Le stigma lié au poids vécu par l’homme, en couple avec une femme en surpoids/obésité, n’est pas associé à ses émotions négatives ni à sa compulsion alimentaire, alors que ces associations sont significatives lorsque l’homme est en couple avec une femme sans surpoids/obésité. Ces résultats font ressortir le processus différencié de la réponse au stigma lié au poids au sein des couples selon la présence de surpoids/obésité chez la femme.

Covid-19 has increased health anxiety (HA), especially among medically vulnerable groups. We examined HA trends and related factors across these groups in Canada. Using COVID Survey Canada data (PI: El-Gabalawy; N = 1,260), we assessed HA from May 2020–July 2021 using the Short Health Anxiety Inventory. Linear mixed-effects models and descriptive statistics evaluated changes and correlates. Medically vulnerable individuals showed higher HA, except older adults, who showed lower levels. HA declined non-significantly over the year in all groups. Among the medically vulnerable, clinically elevated HA was linked to greater findings that highlight elevated HA and inform prevention strategies.

The Covid-19 pandemic has posed prolonged mental health impacts on older adults. This online survey study aims to examine the predictive effects of external resources (i.e., perceived social support) and internal strengths (e.g., resilience and coping) on the psychological well-being of older Chinese immigrants in Canada. A sample of 191 participants (age M = 75.19, SD = 5.98) completed an online survey from January to February 2023. Linear regression models identified perceived social support from friends as a significant positive predictor for emotional well-being whereas resilience was identified as a significant positive predictor for both emotional well-being and life satisfaction, even after controlling for sociodemographic and covid-related covariates.

This study examined the initial construct validity and psychometric properties of the Self-Evaluation Based on Body Image scale (SEBI). Participants were 50 adults attending an outpatient eating disorders treatment program who completed the SEBI, Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire, and the Upward and Downward Physical Appearance Comparison Scale. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a one factor structure consisting of four items that explained 70.24% of the variance and had factor loadings between .710 to .864. Internal consistency for the measure was good (α = .86). The SEBI had adequate initial construct validity and psychometric properties and may be used to inform treatment planning.

The rise in technology use in the general population has raised concern regarding “problematic use” and “addiction,” particularly among youth. However, clear diagnostic criteria or treatment recommendations do not exist. The purpose of the study was to understand the current practices and experiences of stakeholders who work with youth with problematic technology use. Focus groups were conducted with 11 stakeholders, including school-based counsellors, child and youth counsellors, parent and adult counsellors, and youth. Thematic analysis uncovered the following themes: definition, assessment, and treatment of problematic technology use, and current gaps in clinician training. Several recommendations are provided as well as future directions for current research and practice.

This study aims to investigate stressors experienced by racialized sexual orientation and gender identity expression (SOGIE) refugees in Southern Ontario through Meyer’s Minority Stress Theory (MST). Interviews with 10 racialized SOGIE refugees and two service providers living in Ontario, Canada were extracted from a larger study. Participants identified both explicit and implicit stressors in their daily lives, ranging from feelings of isolation and community disconnect, to anticipatory fear of stigma and violence. Consistent with MST’s distinction of distal and proximal stressors, these challenges negatively affected their well-being. Overall, recognizing the unique positionality of racialized SOGIE refugees and finding ways to facilitate positive mental health and well-being is key.

Canada faces a mental health crisis, with one in five citizens experiencing mental illness annually, contributing to an economic burden of $50 billion. Supportive housing for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations. This review examines the cost-effectiveness of psychiatric care with and without supportive housing. A review and narrative synthesis revealed supportive housing to be cost-saving, despite high initial costs, through reduced resource utilization. Policymakers should prioritize supportive housing as a cost-effective alternative to inpatient care for individuals requiring gradual community reintegration.

Police interventions involving mental health issues remains arduous. Through 15 qualitative interviews with police officers and healthcare providers, the study aims to describe a mixed healthcare and police intervention model and to explore implementation strategies. Findings highlight the model’s capacity to reach out to otherwise shunned mental health patients. Key challenges include navigating confidentiality and organizational constraints such as workforce shortages. Despite promising data, sustainability and transferability require structural support beyond individual commitment. This study offers insights for scaling up intersectoral mental health interventions aimed at reducing coercion and improving care access in community settings when there is no immediate emergency.