Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

76% (379/499) of participants expressed having a diagnosed or undiagnosed serious mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. 40% (201/499) of participants were reluctant to seek medical care because they use drugs.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2023

However, one large factor in physical health that patients often ignore is mental health. Mental health and physical health are completely intertwined. We cannot truly make an impact on a person's long term physical health without also addressing mental health.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Physicals Primary Care Doctor Primary Care 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background MARVIN is a chatbot promoting self-management of medication among people with HIV (PWH) and currently providing support for medication adherence and HIV-related general knowledge. PWH face significant stigma and mental health challenges (e.g.,

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Primary care must address the complex needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions, given 40% of patients seen in primary care have behavioral health needs. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is associated with improved access and engagement in mental health services and mental and physical health patient outcomes.

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Chronic Condition Primary Care Patients Clinic 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Persistent and distressful sexual problems are defined as female sexual dysfunction (FSD),, which can increase the risk of physical and emotional health problems. Sexual distress strongly correlated with mental health and substance use disorders signifying their critical influence on female sexual well-being.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SETTING: Academic medical center. POPULATON: Trainees with terminal degree in health care or related field and interested in PC-based research careers. Culturally-competent, high-quality training is provided via coursework, seminars/workshops, and mentored, hands-on research.

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Primary Care Education Mental Health Patient-Centered 130

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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Healthcare Family Medicine DO Healthcare Professional 130

Boulder Medical Center

JUNE 27, 2025

Unlike a routine physical or sick visit, the AWV focuses on health risk assessment, screening, and prevention—not diagnosing or treating new or existing conditions. appeared first on Boulder Medical Center. The post Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Is It?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Mental health conditions have increasing prevalence, co-occurrence, and high management burden within primary care settings. Objective: To validate and apply electronic medical record (EMR)-based definitions for mood and anxiety disorders (inc. depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), and schizophrenia.

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Primary Care Electronics Medical Mental Health 130

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Mid-Year Formulary Changes (HF 1652/SF 1806): Seeks to prohibit health insurers from making mid-year changes to their drug formularies, ensuring stable access to prescribed medications for patients. Healthcare Access Fund (SF 1572): Proposes an assessment on health plans to support MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance programs.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Finance Primary Care Insurance 52

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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Mental Health IT Primary Care Primary Care Physician 52

Boulder Medical Center

JUNE 18, 2025

appeared first on Boulder Medical Center. The “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit is covered by Medicare Part B if completed within the first 12 months of coverage. The "Welcome to Medicare" visit is not a physical exam. The post Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit: What Is It?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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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. I ended up opening Noreta Family Medicine in 2020, a Direct Primary Care (DPC). minutes long.

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Healthcare Primary Care Family Medicine DO 52

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

Depression is a serious medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activities. It is a common yet serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Far from being “just in your head,” depression.

Mental Health 59

Mental Health Medical IT 59

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

Self-disclosure of mental health issues is very personal and is considered to be outside the scope of the patient-physician relationship. As part of our ongoing motivational discussions, I shared my personal history of mental health issues.

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Primary Care Physician Mental Health Primary Care Relationship 130

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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Family Medicine DO Mental Health Family Doctor 40

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. It’s important to be aware of the unique health risks in the LGBTQ+ community. Get regular cervical and prostate cancer screenings.

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Community Physicals Family Medicine DO 52

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). Transcripts were coded via template organizing method and analyzed via Immersion-Crystallization. RESULTS We interviewed 23 PCPs.

Primary Care Physician 130

Primary Care Physician Primary Care Patients Mental Health 130

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. Some devices can provide helpful tips, leading to overall improvements in health and sleep.

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Consulting Individual Physicals Chronic Disease 52

Pamela Wible MD

MAY 21, 2025

All health professionals welcomed. Sponsorships available for medical students and residents. Medicinal Mushrooms in Medical Practice Physician Retreat Oct 16–20, 2025 ~ 1:1 or small group retreat Step into the forest. Earn 30 hours of Category 2 CME (continuing medical education) credit. Contact Dr. Wible.

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Private Practice Consulting Medical Student Engineering 180

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. Administrative roles range from front office associate and document records associates to medical administrative assistants.

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Healthcare Healthcare Professional Patient-Centered Primary Care Physician 52

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

even one or two controversies amongst evidence-based medical nutrition specialists (I’m looking at you lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine experts – have you all had your head-to-head debate on recommended protein intake?) My favorite knowlegable influencer is “ Kids Eat in Color ” on Insta.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Up to 30% of patients seen in primary care have a co-occurring mental health or substance use issue. Integrating mental and behavioral health with primary care may increase access, improve outcomes, and decrease overall health care costs. Iterative constant comparative analysis of interview data.

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Primary Care Illness Mental Health Medical Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. Setting: MedStar Health, a multidisciplinary and multispecialty health care system in the mid-Atlantic. Univariate statistics and multivariate regression statistics were calculated.

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Behavioral Health Services Primary Care Patients Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results Participants reported that telehealth was acceptable for basic pregnancy check-ins, such as to monitor symptoms, discuss health concerns, and for information on medication safety. Participants also described challenges to expanding telehealth.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Patients starting a new period of prescription opioid use lasting 30-90 days were recruited from Saint Louis University’s academic medical practice and Henry Ford Health System to a study of opioid use and mental health.

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Illness Mental Health Relationship Patients 130

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Physicians often neglect their own mental health for a variety of reasons, tuning in late to the need is just one factor. Positive social interactions. Genuine laughter. A good cry. Creative expression. It may be that you are needing professional help. Line that up for yourself.

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IT Patient-Centered Physicals Medical Student 130

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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Relationship Mental Health Primary Care Physician Diagnose 52

Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

With new weight loss medications hitting the market, more people are asking their doctors for help. Why Weight Loss Should Not Be The Focus In my practice, I emphasize improving your overall health through sustainable lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. But how do you know what is safe and who to trust?

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Primary Care Physician Primary Care Diabetes Chronic Condition 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

2413 ( Senator Mann ) creates a new assessment on hospitals to increase Medical Assistance reimbursement rates. Schools are seeing increased concerns related to managing acute and chronic health conditions, mental health issues and health fragility. Read a summary of S.F. Read a summary of S.F.

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Family Physician Insurance Finance Individual 52

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.

 HOUSE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Medical Assistance (MA) Rate Reimbursement ( HF 1005 ): Testimony: MAFP President Roli Dwivedi, MD, FAAFP, testified on behalf of the MAFP in support of the bill.

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Patient-Centered Telehealth Management Finance 52

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

JUNE 5, 2025

The stigma and complications of substance use disorders are associated with insufficient prenatal care, inadequate nutrition, chronic medical conditions, and domestic violence. 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.

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Complication Screening Medical Family Medicine 40

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. However, when depression lingers, additional interventions such as medication or therapy may be needed.

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Mental Health Individual Diagnosis Family Medicine 52

Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. Medication refills or adjustments. Let’s break it down.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Most insurance plans cover preventive care visits at 100% with no copay or deductible, recognizing the substantial value these appointments provide in preventing more serious and costly health issues. Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey.

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Preventative Care Preventive Care Appointment Screening 100

Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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