Connie Lee, Gina Marandola, Ashok Malla and Srividya Iyer
The purpose of this paper is to present a series of cases of international students being treated in a specialized early intervention service for first-episode psychosis (FEP)…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a series of cases of international students being treated in a specialized early intervention service for first-episode psychosis (FEP), describing the particular challenges that arise in this process, and to provide recommendations addressing these challenges.
Design/methodology/approach
Two researchers independently reviewed the charts of seven international students and discussed them with their treating clinicians. Recurring themes were identified through an iterative process of discussion and consensus.
Findings
Four themes were identified which demonstrated specific challenges faced by international students being treated for FEP: difficulty maintaining student visa status, limited social and family support, financial and health insurance issues, and service disengagement.
Originality/value
The study suggests that international students with FEP may present with numerous and unique challenges, thereby requiring special attention in their treatment. Although these are preliminary findings based on a small case series, the findings can inform recommendations for mental health services in cities with a sizeable international student population and guide future research on this topic.
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Margarita Peonides, Verena Knoll, Nina Gerstner, Raffael Heiss, Markus Frischhut and Nikhil Gokani
This review explores the phenomenon of front-of-pack nutrition labels (FoPNLs) in the European Union (EU). FoPNLs highlight the nutritional quality of food and non-alcoholic…
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Purpose
This review explores the phenomenon of front-of-pack nutrition labels (FoPNLs) in the European Union (EU). FoPNLs highlight the nutritional quality of food and non-alcoholic beverages and help consumers to make healthier choices. The review explores different types of FoPNLs and evaluates their effectiveness.
Design/methodology/approach
A policy analysis was conducted, relying on extant academic literature, grey literature and policy documents. The use of current FoPNLs is interpreted in light of national and economic interests.
Findings
Our review identifies and describes seven government endorsed FoPNLs that are currently used in the EU. Five are positive endorsement labels (Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Lithuania, Slovenia and Sweden), which only provide a positive indication on more healthy products. The Keyhole is used in three EU countries (Denmark, Lithuania and Sweden), while the others are used in one country each. The Nutri-Score represents a summary label, which provides an overall grade of how healthy a product is. It is used in six countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Luxembourg). Finally, the Nutrinform battery is a nutrient-specific non-interpretive scheme, indicating the content of nutrients in a portion of a food product. All identified labels are only used on a voluntary basis, encouraging selective use.
Originality/value
This review contributes to a significant discussion about food labeling in the EU. It summarizes existing approaches and evaluates them in terms of their effectiveness. The current schemes in use reflect regional clustering. The most common scheme is the Nutri-Score. This is predominantly found in western EU states. Another major label is the Keyhole, with summary endorsement schemes being prevalent in northern EU states. The least common is Nutrinform, which has some support in southern EU states. The Nutri-score is most effective although economic interests are pushing for the Nutrinform battery in a small number of states. Finally, the review suggests that all existing FoPNLs are voluntary, these labels fail to provide consumers with adequate information about nutrition quality of food products. The EU needs to mobilize support to agree on a single one.