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Substance Use Disorder Screening in Adolescent Patients in Primary Care: Findings, Challenges, Lessons Learned [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study period for urban locations: Oct 2–Dec 29, 2023; for the rural location: Nov 1, 2023–Jan 31, 2024. For patients screened positive, chart reviews were conducted and the number of referrals to SUD Clinic was tracked. The lack of SUD Clinic referral suggests that having specialty support alone may not suffice.

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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. Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu.  Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr. 

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Coming Soon: Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new pain management center on April 1, 2024. Chronic pain can affect all areas of our lives, including our relationships, sleep, and mental health, and it may even lead to a lower quality of life. A referral from a provider is not required but is recommended.

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Psychological Issues in Palliative Care: Elissa Kozlov and Des Azizoddin

GeriPal

ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Eric: So you could probably tell we’re going to be talking about mental health issues. In particular, mental health integration and issues in pain and in palliative care. So how we screen for mental health distress is really important.

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A Podcast on Inhalant Misuse: From Glue to Galaxy Gas

PEMBlog

Updated February 26, 2024. For those already misusing inhalants, referral to a substance use disorder program is essential. Chronic complications often resolve with cessation, but addressing coexisting mental health problems and comorbidities such as depression and suicidality is equally important. Ganetsky M (ed).

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

GeriPal

ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. When we take a mental health history, for example, I think we ask people, we do the PHQ, or whatever it is that we’re doing, asking people that mood. Subscribers will claim MOC credit by completing an evaluation with self-reflection questions. Katie: Yeah.

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson

GeriPal

ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Eric 07:08 Which of the patients that you think you’re helpful for, you want referrals? Eric 11:05 So is there a trigger or what’s your referral criteria for the outpatient clinic? For any MOC questions, please email moc@ucsf.edu.