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Implementation and Uptake of the Virginia Mental Health Access Program [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: There has been a steady increase in pediatric emergency department (ED) visits for mental health. These visits are costly and preventable, representing a failure to address the mental health needs of children. of clinicians received any support by VMAP between 2016-2023. Results: 20.2%

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

They explore the impact of racism, trauma, and inequities in care, while emphasizing the need for culturally grounded, community-based prevention. The episode highlights the importance of policy advocacy, culturally responsive therapy, and practicing cultural humility in mental health care. Dr. Kevin M.

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She served on the National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council and the APA’s Council for Research. She was awarded the Society of Biological Psychiatry Humanitarian Award and the Community Outreach Award by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Kevin M.

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Leveraging U=U Interventions for Black Women With HIV

Physician's Weekly

“Despite the emphasis on U=U as a key HIV prevention strategy since 2016, none of the included studies explicitly described U=U or U=U messaging as an intervention component,” the researchers wrote. The researchers recommended including community members in intervention design, healthcare systems, and policies.

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Episode 213: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 13 – Centering Asian Americans: Racism, Violence, and Health

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Content Warning: This episode contains themes of violence, trauma-induced mental health concerns, and brief mentions of suicide. Understand how engaged community-based work, centered on trust and accountability, has supported the health of communities served by Oakland, CA’s Asian Health Service.

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Medical use and misuse of psychoactive prescription medications among US youth and young adults: An Introduction

BMJ

We also need to expand barrier-free access to mental health services, including behavioral interventions. Fam Med Community Health. Tobacco and Marijuana Use Among US College and Noncollege Young Adults, 2002-2016. Stricter prescription guidelines can help reduce the extent of diverted prescriptions. Pediatrics.

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What is going on with MAID in Canada? Bill Gardner, Leonie Herx, & Sonu Gaind

GeriPal

The number of people who have used MAID in Canada since it was legalized in 2016 has increased year on year from about 1,000 people in the first year to over 13,000 people in 2022. And I think that you can actually see this if you view it as a public health issue for a second. Four percent. Eric: Yeah. Eric: Please. Leonie: Right.

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