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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

Together, you and your counselor evaluate your current eating habits, pinpoint areas for improvement, and design a strategy that fits your lifestyle and health objectives. It takes into account several key factors: Health conditions: Properly managing health concerns like diabetes, high blood pressure, or digestive disorders.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

It leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes. The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition: A whole-food, plant-predominant diet is the cornerstone of better health. Research shows it can reduce inflammation and improve heart health. What is Lifestyle Medicine? Why Act Now?

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there. Similarly, if a behavioral health patient looked like they had pneumonia, the warm handoff would go in the opposite direction.

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Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication?

Doctor On Demand

If you’re considering mental health treatment, you may be wondering: can a psychiatrist prescribe medication? A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health. Yes, licensed psychiatrists at Doctor On Demand can prescribe medication online after a virtual consultation.

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Improving Mental Health: Strategies for Self-Care and Well-Being

Family Physicians of Greeley

Maintaining good mental health is essential for our overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, it’s important to prioritize self-care and adopt strategies that promote mental well-being. Establish Healthy Sleep Patterns: Adequate sleep is crucial for mental health and cognitive function.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions. Also, telehealth can be a barrier to health equity, as it is sometimes limited to affluent populations.