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Midwife clinics in middle and high schools in French Guiana [Interview].
Midwife outreach programs in schools address students’ desire to have one-on-one discussions about sexual health with professionals. This innovative program is led by a midwife appointed...
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The Caribbean and French Guiana: Promoting Maternal and Child Health [Introduction to the Feature]
The feature article in this issue of *La Santé en action* does not claim to be exhaustive. The aim here is to provide an overview of current knowledge and professional practices in...
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New guidelines on alcohol consumption to reduce health risks.
The new alcohol consumption guidelines recommended in France since 2017 are as follows: do not drink more than ten standard drinks per week; do not drink more than two drinks per day;...
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Mental Health: Recommendations from the World Health Organization
Globally, rates of depression and anxiety rose by more than 25% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 17, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the World...
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Protecting Your Mental Health
From the very start of the pandemic, the impact on mental health has been viewed from two opposing perspectives. On the one hand, numerous studies have quantified the rise in mental...
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Psychiatry and mental health remain on the back burner in our society [Interview]
Professor Nicolas Franck warns of burnout among psychiatric care teams while highlighting their dedication, and points to the significant number of unfilled positions. Based on his daily...
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Avoiding Gaps in Support Services for People Living with Mental Health Conditions [Interview]
A Clubhouse serves as a stepping stone toward an active social and professional life for people living with mental health conditions. Many different professionals are involved in the...
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Guadeloupe: The economic and social situation is affecting perinatal indicators.
Despite a painful history, every ethnic group has its place in Guadeloupe, and the significance of cultural mixing symbolizes complete integration. This region is deeply rooted in its...
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The French underestimate the risks of sun exposure.
The French are somewhat aware of the risks the sun poses to the skin, but are unaware of the risks to the eyes. Protective measures are not being used to their full potential. This is...
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The ethical framework for healthcare mediation, as defined by the French National Authority for Health