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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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How your mental health can affect your physical health

Vida Family Medicine

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. They want to live a long life free of chronic health problems that may cause pain, limit their activities, or cause complications that could land them in the hospital.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental health information collected with well-being and lifestyle medicine tools, and anthropometric and cardiometabolic variables. All participants increased their physical activity with 80% progressing towards their health goals.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

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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Staying psychologically safe as a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMJ

Staying psychologically and physically healthy in this environment will be a challenge. It is imperative that we are intentional in how we look after our psychological and physical health. By Jill Benson, Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, jill.benson@adelaide.edu.au

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Health and Safety During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

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. LGBTQ+ health and safety – both physical and mental – is extremely important.

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. 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.