Effects of yoga on depressive symptoms in women with pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: While electroconvulsive therapy and antidepressants are standard treatments for depressed pregnant women, they are not without threats. The objective of this study was to quantitative synthesis of the literature regarding the effect of yoga interventions on depressive symptoms in pregnant women.

Methods: Nine electronic databases were searched for primary studies with pregnant women with depression measured as outcomes and written in English.

Effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on psychotic symptoms and psychological outcomes in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Mindfulness refers to the practice of consciously attending to the present moment without judgement. Although mindfulness-based intervention have been extensively researched. Less is known about the effect of this intervention on psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

The Effects of Wildfires on the Mental and Physical Health of School-Age Children in North America: A Scoping Review.

Background: Wildfires are occurring more often and with greater intensity, leading to longer and harsher fire seasons. As a result, children are more frequently exposed to wildfire smoke, which increases their risk of mental and physical health effects.

Purpose: The purpose of our scoping review is to explore the current literature on what is known about the direct and indirect impacts of wildfires on the mental and physical health of school-age children in North America (5 to 18-year-olds).

Learner experiences of identity and global interdependence following engagement with an interprofessional education course.

University core curricula and accreditation standards for healthcare profession programs can be challenging to align. Additionally, interprofessional education (IPE) requirements for healthcare professions curricula have been designed to prepare learners for future practice. This paper describes alignment of an introductory IPE course with embedded Interprofessional Education Collaborative core competencies to specific university Core Curriculum attributes.