Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) are at higher risk of mental health problems. Minority stress due to SGMs’ marginalized social status and institutional stigma is considered to affect SGMs’ mental health. Conclusions: Experiencing outing is associated with poorer mental health status in Japan.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. Results: 20.2% of clinicians received any support by VMAP between 2016-2023. Results: 20.2%

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to dedicate promoting the understanding as well as discussing and sharing personal experiences revolving around mental health. adults experience mental illness each year. What is Mental Health? What is the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health?

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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

MARCH 19, 2025

The Power of Community in Family Medicine For incoming STFM President Steven Lin, MD, STFM is more than an organization—it’s a home. “Going to an STFM conference with colleagues and friends from all over the world is like going back … Continue reading →

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We therefore compared how the two approaches affected the burden of care of family caregivers of patients with serious illnesses. Patients with serious illnesses cared for by each group were invited to refer their family caregivers. We included 192 family caregivers.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 7, 2013

Medicaid Expansion map courtesy of Avalere Health via The Washington Pos t Wonkblog 5/5/13 In last month's Georgetown University Health Policy seminar, we discussed the complex role of the Medicaid state-federal partnership (which currently provides health insurance to 1 in every 5 Americans ) in improving access to care and health outcomes.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Datasets: Primary care EMR data from the Eastern Ontario Network and acute care, post-acute, and community mental health and addictions data from the Shared Health Integrated Information Portal.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. This retrospective population-based cohort study included patients seen by physicians in boutique clinics, Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), and all of Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Common triggers of food insecurity in this older adult population were loss of a life partner, loss of a driver's license, onset of debilitating health problems contributing to reduced mobility, low income status, mental health issues, and difficulty and lack of motivation to prepare meals.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results We observed that providers in rural areas tend to use more codes related to social determinants of health compared with providers in non-rural settings.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The homeless population has tripled with over half of this population suffering from untreated drug addiction and mental health issues. In one week, EMS personnel may respond to a 911 call six times at the same address in a one week period.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Substance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. Parental substance use, a recognized adverse childhood experience (ACE), can lead to long-term social and health difficulties for adults and children.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: This qualitative research explored how family physicians understand what professionalism means, how it is enacted in their day-to-day practice, and to identify challenges to professionalism. They felt their professionalism was supported through family time, mental health support, and regular time off.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This study represents the first nation-wide survey of the perceived impacts for clinicians in Family Medicine practice. Instrument/Dataset: Ten item subset within the 2023 Council of Academic Family Medicine’s (CAFM) Educational Research Alliance (CERA) survey, administered from Nov.20-Dec.22,

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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

This study assessed the preferences of family medicine patients for seeing their primary care physician (PCP) vs other team clinicians based on visit type and wait time. METHODS Our cross-sectional online survey asked patients about their primary care clinics, PCP, portal use, self-reported health, and demographics.

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreciate it. As a family doctor who has worked for a large hospital system in the past, I fully agree with this contention.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Three PC practices that routinely serve adolescents were selected: 2 urban practices (1 Family Medicine [FM] and 1 Pediatric [PED]) and 1 rural combined FM/PED practice. Objectives: To implement SUD screening in patients aged 12-17 seen for all visit types (well and sick visits) and to quantify the rate of substance misuse.

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Reference: Benson J , Sexton R , Dowrick C , et al, Staying psychologically safe as a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic As we face the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19, doctors, and particularly general practitioners and family doctors (GPs), answer the call to serve in time-pressured, unfamiliar, chaotic, and often-traumatic environments.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Key health policy updates from March 3, 2025: MAFP lobbyist Megan Verdeja shares the latest legislative news on health care-related bills impacting family physicians and health care access. SF 1561 : Grant programs establishment for various purposes related to children’s mental health (author: Sen.

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

PURPOSE Adoption has lifelong health implications for 7.8 million adopted people and their families in the United States. The majority of adoptees have limited family medical history (LFMH). Primary care physicians (PCPs) rarely receive training about adoptees including their mental health needs and increased suicide risk.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JUNE 1, 2025

Everyone has an important role in maintaining mental and physical health and well-being and creating welcoming and safe spaces, so let’s dive further into the best ways to do just that. The post Health and Safety During LGBTQ+ Pride Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 6, 2025

Don’t forget about your mental health. Elements of diet, exercise, sleep and mental health are controllable, so focus on those, instead of the pounds on the scale! It’s hard to know if these medicines are right for you based on TikTok reviews or TV commercials. Are you not enjoying life as much?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

JUNE 15, 2023

However, as common as it is, it's a considerable mental health issue that affects those with a busy schedule or people with trauma. They just may be able to set you up with a long-term mental health professional. Start recovering from stress today with the help of our team at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

Exercise improves and maintains: vascular health (cerebro-, cardio-, and peripheral-) musculoskeletal health (including balance, decreasing falls, and functional fitness - want to still carry your own groceries at 90?) What a fantastic health intervention! You deserve this too! At the end of the day most of us are wiped.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

JUNE 20, 2024

When it comes to your children, you want to make sure you’re making the right decisions, and this definitely applies to their health. New parents may be unsure of how often their child should visit their family doctors. Your child's mental health will also be evaluated as well as their social skills.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The demand for healthcare professionals spans a wide range of specialties, including primary care physicians, registered nurses, mental health counselors, and much more. And a recent report from Mercer found that Connecticut will need 5,700 more providers by 2028. Nurses can practice in different specialties as well.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Sleep apnea leads to poor sleep quality and potential health hazards like cardiovascular disease. Stress, alcohol use, caffeine, mental health challenges, or unhealthy work hours are typical risk factors. Insomnia, which is difficulty falling or staying asleep, is another sleep disorder.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

Diverse family preferences : Everyone wants something different. Diverse Preferences Ideas : The struggle is real when you have one or more family members with individual strong preferences (especially if they’re “picky eating” kids) or individuals with medically required specialized nutrition. Sound familiar?

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. 1354, which would establish a School Health Advisory Committee.

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Pamela Wible MD

MAY 21, 2025

You saved my life.” ~ Family Medicine Resident, PA “As the son of a doctor and a psychiatrist, I’ve run across all kinds of would-be healers and experts of the mind. I love how you specialize in healing physicians’ souls.” ~ Family Physician, OR Ready to Transform Your Life & Practice? Virtual retreat options available.

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

Food is an important part of life- for our physical health, mental health, and our social well being and enjoyment of life. These influences can be harder to avoid, and the mental energy spent trying to avoid them is extremely taxing on mental health.

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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Often there are friends and family who want to help but are not sure of the best way to do so (especially if you are the first in your friend group or immediate family to have a baby). Grocery shopping, preparing food, and cooking meals are excellent ways for your friends and family to support you. Gift cards are also available!

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

MAFP lobbyist Megan Verdeja shares the latest legislative updates on key health care-related hearings and bills moving through committees.



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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a family physician, I spend a lot of time with patients focusing on how to best take care of themselves to prevent or manage chronic disease. Often when I meet a patient who is taking steps to improve their health, the first thing that they do is make changes to what they are eating.

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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

JUNE 5, 2025

The fear of having a newborn taken away—this is a reality for many women who test positive for substances on a urine drug screen during pregnancy. The stigma and complications of substance use disorders are associated with insufficient prenatal care, inadequate nutrition, chronic medical conditions, and domestic violence. Continue reading →

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

Mental Health Warning Signs Having an off day from time to time is completely normal. Short-term depression following a sad event, such as a death in the family or getting fired from a job, is expected. Teenagers with depression may also withdraw from friends and family, spending more time alone.

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