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A Mixed Studies Literature Review on Mental Health Perceived Needs of Family Physicians in Infectious Catastrophes [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. Thus, understanding their perceived needs is essential to planning any interventions aimed at protecting their mental health. Context: Catastrophes (e.g., pandemic, etc.)

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Gathering Family Perspectives on Integrated Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

I am sharing a few excerpts from a family interview I conducted a few years ago that illustrates how integrated behavioral health enhances the four primary care functions. So, any concerns that I may have that are mental health but may also be medical, they were able to piggyback. ” 4.

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Community of Solutions - A Photovoice Project of Youth Mental Health Through the Pandemic [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased focus on youth mental health and well-being. Intervention/Instrument: A two-question survey related to mental health and well-being for participants to anonymously input photographs and a written statement to provide context to their photo response.

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Trend in areas of practice of family physicians by career stage in Ontario, Canada from 2018 to 2022 [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

CONTEXT: The percentage of family physicians (FPs) in Ontario who practice primary care has been decreasing over time as FPs are choosing to focus some or all of their practice in more specialized areas. POPULATION STUDIED: All family physicians in Ontario, who submitted a billing claim during the study period. in 2018 to 35.1%

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Experience of Outing and Mental Health Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Japan: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

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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New research explores how food insecurity affects mental health

Medical Xpress

That means 18 million families didn't have enough to meet their needs and often didn't know where the next meal would come from. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some time during 2023.

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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

Your desire to reimagine our approach to well-being is one that we share as a 30-year-old upstart association rooted in the fundamental idea that our health system is disintegrated. At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways.