Articles by Anne Duffy
Student mental health is in crisis - here’s how to help
Managing relationships, finances, time and healthy choices can be distressing for students.Credit: Getty A mental-health emergency is brewing at universities across the world. Anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm have all increased among undergraduates in the past decade, straining university resources (see ‘Mental illness on the rise’).
Holiday Surprises
Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured Article Gifts Giving Ideas by Duffey & Co. Article by Anne Duffy Photography by Paige Peabody Originally published in Grosse Pointe City Lifestyle This holiday season, gift giving is not only from the heart but the soul as well. Our well-wishes and spiritual inspiration bring us to new levels of offering for our loved ones. Pic 1. “Peaceful Buddha” 100% Beeswax Candle 25.99 We also stock tappers, pillars, birthday candles and other designs.
Advancing clinical practice and discovery research through revised taxonomy: Case in point bipolar disorder diagnosis
In the well-articulated paper by Malhi et al.1 in this journal, several problems with diagnosing bipolar disorder in children are discussed and as rightly pointed out “impede our ability to conduct meaningful research and advance clinical practice”. In fact, one could argue that the diagnostic challenges outlined apply to the diagnoses of mood disorders more generally.
CBCT in the Age of Digital Dentistry: A Great Asset or a Great Liability?
INTRODUCTION The introduction of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanners for the oral and maxillofacial region in the late 1990s has revolutionized dentistry. CBCT technology provides a 3D view of anatomical structures in the head and neck area, making it the preferred modality for diagnosis and treatment planning in many dental tasks. Its clinical applications range from dental implants, endodontics, airwayand TMJ analysis, to the diagnosis of jaw lesions and advanced surgical procedures.
Women in Dentistry - Dentistry Today
Anne M. Duffy, RDH, discusses the growth of women in dentistry and how patients and teams benefit from the changing landscape. Q: Is the future of dentistry female? A: The landscape of dentistry is changing as more women become involved in the field. Recent statistics show that 56% of graduating dentists, 93% of dental hygienists, 91% of dental assistants, and 90.3% of office managers are women. The numbers don’t lie—women are here, and we’re making our mark in dentistry.
U-Flourish bridges gap in mental health literacy
This article discusses mental illness and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-875-6213. U-Flourish is a multidisciplinary group of researchers partnered with Queen’s Student Wellness Services (SWS). In 2018, they began conducting an online survey to better understand how to support students’ mental health and well-being.
Using big data to advance mental health research
Using big data to advance mental health research Anne Duffy1,2, Maria Faurholt-Jepsen3, Michael Ostacher4 1 Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada 2 Honorary Member, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom 3 Department of Psychiatry, University of Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, Denmark 4 Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA Correspondence to Professor Anne Duffy, Psychiatry, Queen's University,...
Using big data to advance mental health research
Using big data to advance mental health research Anne Duffy1,2, Maria Faurholt-Jepsen3, Michael Ostacher4 1Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada 2Honorary Member, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom 3Department of Psychiatry, University of Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, Denmark 4Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA Correspondence to Professor Anne Duffy, Psychiatry, Queen's University,...
Mental health care for university students: a way forward?
At the same time, the brain is undergoing accelerated development and is at heightened sensitivity to risk exposures commonly encountered by university students including psychosocial stressors, recreational drugs, alcohol binging, and sleep disruption. Moreover, most mental disorders emerge by early adulthood and are associated with a substantial delay in treatment. 3 Kessler RC Amminger GP Aguilar-Gaxiola S Alonso J Lee S Ustun TB Age of onset of mental disorders: a review of recent literature.
Toothlife: A hygienists dream to build her own studio
As a pre-law student and tennis player, Irene Iancu never planned to go into dentistry. Getting hurt on the tennis court, combined with other life changes, lead her to the field of dental hygiene. She became a hygienist in 2007. Her work ethic transferred into her profession as she ground it out, even working for free to make an impression in the industry. She started in the pediatric field and then made her way to a more cosmetically focused office, working with high profile patients.
University student mental health care is at the tipping point
Mental disorders are treatable, but a key stumbling block towards positive campus responses in health care has been a lack of systematically collected data. Credit: Shutterstock As a new crop of students enter university, the sense of hope and promise is tangible.
University student mental health care is at the tipping point
As a new crop of students enter university, the sense of hope and promise is tangible. While students are at an exciting developmental stage, as a researcher and practising clinical consultant to university student health services, I know that for some students the associated stress and new pressures will become overwhelming.
University student mental health care is at the tipping point
As a new crop of students enter university, the sense of hope and promise is tangible. While students are at an exciting developmental stage, as a researcher and practising clinical consultant to university student health services, I know that for some students the associated stress and new pressures will become overwhelming.
Shedding light on the onset of psychiatric illness: looking through a developmental lens
Shedding light on the onset of psychiatric illness: looking through a developmental lens Sarah Margaret Goodday1, Anne Duffy2 1 Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK 2 Department of Psychiatry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada Correspondence to Professor Anne Duffy, Department of Psychiatry, Queens University, Kingston K7L 3N6, Canada; anne.duffy{at}queensu.ca Statistics from Altmetric.com substance misuse Background Understanding the mechanisms driving the onset of...
Connect With a Woman In Dentistry- You'll be glad you did.
I woke up early this morning to write this blog. That is the best time for me to get my thoughts on paper or Word Doc ☺. Before I started to write, Dr. Laura Mach connected with me by sending a message about our upcoming DeW Retreat, and it turned into a great conversation, albeit through texting. She wanted to know if I had seen her latest YouTube offering. Quickly she sent it to me, and what a great way for me to get the right mindset to reach out to you.
Debate: Pediatric bipolar disorder - the elephant in the room
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Shedding light on the onset of psychiatric illness: looking through a developmental lens
Shedding light on the onset of psychiatric illness: looking through a developmental lens Sarah Margaret Goodday1, Anne Duffy2 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK 2Department of Psychiatry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada Correspondence to Professor Anne Duffy, Department of Psychiatry, Queens University, Kingston K7L 3N6, Canada; anne.duffy{at}queensu.ca Statistics from Altmetric.com substance misuse Background Understanding the mechanisms driving the onset of...
Outcome measures for adult and pediatric hemophilia patients with inhibitors
Recent advancements in almost all aspects of hemophilia treatment have vastly improved patient care and management, and new and emerging treatments hold the promise of further progress. However, there remains a scarcity of data on long-term outcomes in hemophilia, particularly among those patients with inhibitors, for whom no validated outcome assessment tools are currently available.
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