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Mental Health Awareness Month: The History and Impact

WEBMay 1, 2024. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact mental health can have on a person’s overall well-being …

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Online Therapy vs In-Person Therapy

WEBIn a review of 70 studies of telemental health published from 2003 to 2013, Hilty et al found that virtual treatment was as effective as in-person care for multiple …

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Global Disability Adjusted Life-Years Attributed to Mental …

WEBThe global disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) attributed to mental disorders has increased from 3.1% in 1990 to 4.9% in 2019 while the age-standardized DALY …

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Exploring the Value of Peer Support for Mental Health

WEBThe American Psychiatric Association issued a position statement in 2018 noting, “The [Association] supports the value of peer support services and is committed …

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Designing the Therapeutic Space: Using Layout, Color, and Other

WEBtwo women talking in a therapy room While there is no single way to design a conducive therapeutic room, mental health professionals can help ensure that clients …

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Exploring the Link Between Academic Stress and Mental Health in …

WEBThese findings align with those from other recent research, including a 2022 study showing that academic stress was a significant predictor of anxiety (β=0.247, …

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Psychiatry News, Information, Videos, Treatment Articles & More

WEBPsychiatry healthcare professionals gain a thorough knowledge base of psychiatric disorder information to offer the best patient care.

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Medical Clearance of Psych Patients in the ED: Consensus

WEBJune 22, 2018. ER room. An AAEP task force created recommendations for medical evaluation of psychiatric patients presenting to the ED. Psychiatric complaints prompt an …

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What is Needed to Help Men’s Anxiety Care

WEBMen are far less likely to seek help for their anxiety, both from medical professionals and their loved ones. What is needed to improve mental health outcomes …

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Care Management Processes Lacking in Primary Care for Depression

WEBHealthDay News — US primary care practices use less than one care management process for depression, on average, according to a study published in the …

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A Closer Look at the Importance of Gut Mechanisms in Depression

WEBMore than 1 kg of bacteria normally resides in the gut, an equivalent in weight to the whole brain, and represents more organisms than there are cells in the human …

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Recognizing and Treating “Bigorexia” in Clinical Practice

WEBBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) “consists of a distressing or impairing preoccupation with imagined or slight defects in appearance.” 1 Muscle dysmorphia …

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Magnesium: An Essential Supplement for Psychiatric Patients

WEBStudies proclaiming the benefits various micronutrient supplements for mental health appear on a daily basis. Commonly mentioned supplements include omega 3 fatty acids, …

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Rare Diseases: A Psychiatric Concern

WEBPatients with rare diseases can require extensive psychological and logistical support in order to cope with the huge emotional stress of living with their disease. …

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What Does the Open Notes Mandate Mean for Psychiatrists and …

WEBIn April 2021, the federal rule of the bipartisan 21 st Century Cures Act (2016) was implemented, mandating rapid, full access to test results, medication lists, …

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Ketamine: In-Clinic Administration

WEBKetamine: In-Clinic Administration. On March 5, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first new medication for major depression in …

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Refined Carbs May Increase Depression Risk in Women

WEBHealthDay News — High-glycemic-index (GI) diets could increase the risk of depression in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the American …

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Depression Contributes to Health Decline Seen in Cancer …

WEBReference. Shaffer K, Kim Y, Carver C, et al; Depressive symptoms predict cancer caregivers’ physical health decline. WOL. ]published online June 29, 2017] …

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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Proper Identification and Treatment

WEBNonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) can be defined as “directly and intentionally inflicting damage to one’s own body tissue without intention of suicide and not consistent …

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

WEBHealthDay News — For ethnically diverse older adults, low vitamin D status is associated with accelerated decline in cognitive function, according to a study …

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How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Your Practice

WEBWe surveyed our nurse practitioner and physician assistant audience to assess the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus on their clinical practice.

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Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Borderline Personality

WEBAlthough borderline personality disorder (BPD) has been studied more than any other personality disorder, the role of extended hospitalization for adults with BPD is …

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