Search results for "Mental Health"
Addressing suicidality in primary care
Primary care physicians are well positioned to identify patients who are at risk for suicide and who may need a mental health referral.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/addressing-suicidality-in-primary-care.htm
1 Feb 2025
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
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
Everyday symptoms could point to potential PTSD
A clinical practice guideline can help clinicians screen for, diagnose, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a related condition, acute stress disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/everyday-symptoms-could-point-to-potential-ptsd.htm
1 May 2024
Anxiety, depression treatment linked with improved outcomes in cardiovascular disease
Patients who had been hospitalized and had both cardiovascular disease and a mental health condition were 75% less likely to be readmitted if they received psychotherapy and medication for their anxiety or depression.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/4.htm
26 Mar 2024
Updated advice on anxiety screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently concluded that for adults up to age 65 years, including those who are pregnant or postpartum, screening for anxiety is beneficial and should be conducted routinely in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/updated-advice-on-anxiety-screening.htm
1 Oct 2023
Combating the crisis of loneliness
While the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on loneliness, social engagement with friends and family has been falling for the past two decades as feelings of social isolation have increased.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/combating-the-crisis-of-loneliness.htm
1 Oct 2023
A living guideline for depression treatment
ACP recommends choosing between a second-generation antidepressant or cognitive behavioral therapy for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/a-living-guideline-for-depression-treatment.htm
1 Jun 2023
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
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
Collaborative and referral models of remote mental health care appear viable, study finds
The trial of adults with post-traumatic stress disorder and/or bipolar disorder compared having remote specialists provide direct telehealth treatment to having specialists consult with primary care teams via an onsite care manager, who also provided brief psychotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/2.htm
8 Feb 2022
Why to screen for anxiety
Anxiety can fly under the radar when combined with other conditions and symptoms that may be more immediately recognizable, such as stomach problems or migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/03/why-to-screen-for-anxiety.htm
1 Mar 2021
CBT may offer equivalent value to antidepressants as initial therapy for major depression
In a decision analytic model, second-generation antidepressants had an approximately 70% likelihood of being more cost-effective at one year, while cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) had an approximately 75% likelihood of being superior at five years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/29/1.htm
29 Oct 2019
New options no panacea for depression
Internists can have the greatest impact by continuing to be the first point of contact, treating mild to moderate depression, and explaining what may be available if first-line options fall short.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/new-options-no-panacea-for-depression.htm
1 Sep 2019
3 common drugs associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and harm in serious mental illness
Statins, calcium-channel blockers, and metformin are globally licensed, commonly used, inexpensive, and relatively safe, and therefore “ideal candidates for repurposing” for mental illness, the study authors wrote.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/15/4.htm
15 Jan 2019
Preventing suicide in primary care
There is debate over whether screening patients for suicide risk factors actually reduces suicide deaths, yet many primary care clinics are training clinicians and staff to recognize suicide risk factors in their patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/10/preventing-suicide-in-primary-care.htm
1 Oct 2018
At least 1 year of antidepressant therapy for patients with anxiety appears to lower relapse risk
Discontinuation of antidepressants within a year increased the odds of relapse, and time to relapse was shorter when antidepressants were discontinued rather than continued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/19/4.htm
19 Sep 2017
Managing depression is worth the effort
Depression's impact on health is often profound and far-reaching, potentially equaling that of coronary artery disease. To provide clinicians with guidance on treatment of depression, ACP has released a new clinical practice guideline that underscores the severe burden of depression and outlines viable treatment options for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/depression.htm
1 May 2016
Facing depression in medical residency
Depression can be prevalent during medical residency, with long hours and social deprivation as contributing factors. Concerningly, the farther residents are into their training, the more depression rates rise. Some programs are delving into their trainees' psychological well-being.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/depression.htm
1 Apr 2016
Communication of individual risk factors to patients shows small potential for preventing major depression
Adult primary care patients in Spain received usual care or an intervention in which the primary care clinician communicated individual risk for depression, then constructed a tailored bio-psycho-family-social intervention and provided a booklet with strategies for avoiding depression.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/29/5.htm
29 Mar 2016