Dainius Puras’s research while affiliated with Vilnius University and other places

... As the landmark Global Commission on HIV and the Law (2012) concluded, 'punitive laws, discriminatory and brutal policing and denial of access to justice … promote risky behaviour, hinder people from accessing prevention tools and treatment, and exacerbate the stigma and social inequalities that make people more vulnerable to HIV infection and illness' (p. 7). Despite consistent calls to centre human rights in the global HIV response, however, developing consistent approaches and forms of measurement to track progress towards addressing the social factors that contribute to the HIV epidemic have remained challenging (Beyrer et al., 2024). ...

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Stakeholder views on the relationship between human rights and the law in addressing the HIV epidemic in Papua New Guinea

... [3][4][5] Beyond the Russian Federation, concerning patterns are transpiring elsewhere, like Iran, where psychiatry is being misused to reform "anti-social behaviours" contravening state-sponsored ideologies, notably against women. 7 Separately, albeit under different circumstances, judicial rulings in Switzerland have potentially allowed for court-mandated therapeutic measures without a validated psychiatric diagnosis. 1 These troubling developments warrant extensive scrutiny. ...

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Resurgent trends in punitive psychiatry in the Russian Federation

... Examples of MHDs include depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. These conditions can significantly impair an individual's ability to function, negatively impacting their quality of life, relationships, and overall productivity [6][7][8]. Furthermore, certain MHD such as major depressive disorder and anxiety are often associated with specific affective temperaments, hopelessness, and suicidal behavior and grasping such connections can help in crafting customized interventions to reduce suicide risk [9]. In addition, a systematic review of 18 studies found that demoralization with somatic or psychiatric disorders is a significant independent risk factor for suicide and negative clinical outcomes across various populations [10]. ...

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Research landscape analysis on dual diagnosis of substance use and mental health disorders: key contributors, research hotspots, and emerging research topics

... "Eurostat" duomenimis (2022), Lietuvos moterų savižudybių rodikliai 2017 m. buvo didžiausi Europos Sąjungoje (Higienos institutas, 2022). Nors vyrų savižudybių rodikliai Lietuvoje kelis kartus viršija moterų savižudybių rodiklius, tačiau pastaraisiais metais vyrų savižudybių rodikliai mažėjo sparčiau negu moterų (Stumbrys, Pūras, 2022). Atlikta Lietuvos moterų savižudybės rizikos duomenų analizė rodo, kad Lietuvos moterų savižudybės rizika yra "labai aukšta" (Navickas ir kt., 2009). ...

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Effect of Art Therapy on Changes in Psycho-Emotional State for Women Who Have Attempted Suicide

... These further emphasise the need to balance public health goals with individuals' rights to autonomy and informed consent. As a result, the World Health Organization and allied United Nations agencies have called for the closure of compulsory drug detention and rehabilitation centres in the Asia-Pacific region and their replacement with voluntary, evidence-and rights-based alternatives (Stoicescu et al., 2022). ...

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Extending the reach of involuntary treatment to substance use disorders: Is it ‘compassionate’ or coercive care?

... 8 The WWRR was inspired by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the WHO QualityRights project. [13][14][15] The WWRR measures, in the first five items, the perception of respect for human rights, the organizational climate at work, well-being, and satisfaction with care/work. The answers are coded on a Likert-type scale, with a value from 1 (not at all satisfied) to 6 (completely satisfied). ...

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Healthcare students are faced with the issue of the rights of people with disabilities and the quality of services: Are we training future healthcare workers who overemphasize technology?

... These human rights obligations, made accountable through independent who review procedures, must be included in a pandemic treaty to limit nationalism, promote equality, and ensure solidarity in global health. 123 The expected development of a pandemic treaty provides a unique opportunity to strengthen who leadership under global health law, structuring international cooperation as a global obligation across the global governance landscape. ...

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Global Obligations to Ensure the Right to Health: Strengthening Global Health Governance to Realise Human Rights in Global Health

... Our findings underscore the need to support students living amidst chronic warfare and political violence, emphasizing the importance of enhancing Social networks and bolstering Self-esteem during and beyond the pandemic outbreak. Policymakers and human rights advocates are urged to prioritize improving students' quality of life and opportunities in contexts where violations of fundamental human rights pose significant dangers amidst global restrictions on freedoms, movement, and opportunities (Beyrer et al., 2021;Devi, 2021;Zarocostas, 2021). ...

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Academic Stress and Fear of Covid-19 Among Gaza’s Students During the Covid-19 Outbreak: The Mediating Role of Social Support and Self-Esteem

... CSO leadership teams often have long-standing histories within the communities where they work, and their members usually reside in these communities, all of which create an organic incentive mechanism to help (Wiarda, 2018). While the 'third sector' is often an additional appendage to support public services in democracies, especially when the arm of the government may be weakened, it should not bear the full weight of service delivery or advocacy (Brass, 2022;Brass et al., 2018;Natil, 2020aNatil, , 2020b, particularly in the health sector (Friedman et al., 2020;Kleinman et al., 2013). ...

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Efficacy of civil society organizations to mitigate gender-based sexual violence in schools, in Liberia

... This includes ensuring the availability of healthcare facilities, medical professionals, essential medicines, and treatment options to address a wide range of health needs. By investing in healthcare infrastructure and resources, the government can improve healthcare access and quality, thereby safeguarding the health of its citizens (Pūras et al., 2020). ...

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Strict implementation of the right to health as a fundamental right: ensuring universal access and equity in India