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Antibiotics, antimicrobials and antifungals are seeping into the waterways of North America, Europe and East Asia, according to an investigation published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP). Authored by Université de Montréal and Environment Canada researchers, the review found that consumption of anti-infectives for human and agriculture use contributes to their release into the environment and even into drinking water.
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Yale Launches Global Health Initiative
In an ambitious effort to further Yale University"s engagement in global health, President Richard C. Levin announced today the launch of the Yale Global Health Initiative. This is the first endeavor of the University"s new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, which was announced in April. The purpose of the new initiative is to unite the many global health efforts across campus, foster innovative educational programs to address the growing student interest in global health, and stimulate and support faculty research to enhance healthcare around the world.
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Would You Know What To Do In A Mental Health Emergency?

A quarter of us will experience at least one mental health problem in any one year, and yet stigma and prejudice are still widespread. In recognition of this hidden health crisis, The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH - http://www.rsph.org.uk ) has today accredited the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training programme in England, developed to establish a network of people with the skills and knowledge to take this essential first aid training into the community. Mental health problems can affect people at any time, in different ways, and many suffer in silence for a long time before eventually seeking help. The MHFA course trains people to recognise the symptoms of mental health problems, shows how to offer initial help to those affected, and provides information about professional support. MHFA supports the government"s well-being agenda which highlights the importance of early intervention. Trainees on mental health first aid courses work in many different settings, including commercial organisations, teaching, police and prison services. Fionuala Bonnar, programme director for Mental Health Services and Improvement, London Development Centre, part of Commissioning Support for London, said: "The MHFA course instructors are a vital link in our work to promote awareness of mental health problems. RSPH accreditation for our instructors" programme shows that our courses are delivered to the RSPH"s very high standards, giving additional confidence to instructors, trainees and the public." RSPH chief executive professor Richard Parish comments: "Many people are familiar with first aid for physical health, but there is a much more limited understanding of first aid for mental health. Early recognition of mental health problems can make all the difference to the outcome for individuals and their families, and the mental health first aid course gives trainees the practical knowledge to help identify anyone who may need professional help. Excellent training for these instructors is essential to the success of this much needed work. RSPH accreditation confirms the high quality of the instructor training programme and I congratulate all those involved in achieving this recognition." Notes 1. The National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) MHFA was originally developed in Australia and has been adapted for use in England by NMHDU. More than 100 MHFA instructors have now been trained. The RSPH"s accreditation scheme is designed to endorse training programmes that support health, hygiene and safety. The MHFA instructor training programme has undergone an expert review, assessing how effectively it prepares potential instructors to deliver MHFA courses to trainees responsible for staff health and wellbeing. For more information on Mental Health First Aid training programmes and instructor courses, please visit http://www.mhfaengland.org.uk Royal Society for Public Health


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