Search results for "Mental health"
ACP observes Mental Health Awareness Month
The I.M. Emotional Support Hub offers resources on well-being and professional fulfillment for internal medicine physicians.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/05/21/5.htm
21 May 2024
Measuring high-quality depression care
ACP's Performance Measurement Committee looked at eight quality measures for major depressive disorder (MDD) and voted to support one on suicide risk assessment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/measuring-high-quality-depression-care.htm
1 Sep 2024
More primary care visits addressing mental health concerns in recent years
The prevalence of mental health concerns as a topic during primary care visits increased by nearly 50% from 2006 to 2018, representing almost 16% of all visits by the end of the study, most commonly for anxiety and stress-related diagnoses, a recent analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/2.htm
14 Feb 2023
Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis
Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tackling-care-fragmentation-in-patients-on-dialysis.htm
1 Sep 2024
Population-based suicide care program yielded 25% reduction in suicide attempts
A primary care-based program that combined care for mental health issues and substance use with safety planning reduced suicide attempts within 90 days of a primary care visit.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/01/1.htm
1 Oct 2024
ACP observes Mental Health Awareness Month
ACP recommends that members check out the I.M. Emotional Support Hub for resources on well-being and professional fulfillment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/6.htm
16 May 2023
Protective equipment for physicians' mental health
The Emotional PPE Project is a nonprofit directory that connects health care workers with licensed mental health professionals, which has become particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/protective-equipment-for-physicians-mental-health.htm
1 Sep 2021
Only half of patients with mood problems after stroke receive mental health care
Factors associated with receiving post-stroke mental health care included pre-stroke mental health care, younger age at stroke, and female gender, a retrospective study in Australia found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/04/4.htm
4 Apr 2023
Bringing postpartum care to primary care
To improve maternal outcomes in the United States, increased collaboration and communication between obstetrics/gynecology and primary care are crucial, experts stress.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/06/bringing-postpartum-care-to-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2024
ACP recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on Sept. 17
ACP offers resources to address the root causes of physician well-being, including the Physician Well-being and Professional Fulfillment Initiative and the I.M. Emotional Support Hub.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/09/17/5.htm
17 Sep 2024