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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results Participants were females (72%), >65 years (28%), Francophone (40%), < university degree (66%), not working (77%) and reported mental health, healthy lifestyle and social/financial related needs. ARC: All (N=17) participants used navigation. Conclusion Findings suggest that SP in any form is beneficial.

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 20, 2025

Myriad Genetics has been conducting the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor surveys since 2020 to learn about American attitudes towards mental health and related issues. But the trial-and-error process is common and may be frustrating enough to discourage someone from seeking mental health treatment altogether.”

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Barton Associates

MAY 1, 2025

Behavioral health needs have climbed in the United States over the past decade—between the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans are dealing with mental health challenges. adults had a mental illness in 2023, and about half (46%) of them did not get any treatment.

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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.

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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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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

Despite research evidence, MBC is not yet fully embraced by behavioral health professionals, including those in integrated care settings. This position statement is intended to clarify and inform all members, partners, and the public regarding CFHA’s organizational stance on MBC. What is MBC? 3, 4) Why is MBC important? 1, 8, 9) d.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Mental health services remained adequate for 65% (n=22), compared to 68% (n=23) before pandemic. Capturing physicians-in-training's perceptions is crucial for informing changes in medical education to better equip future physicians for crises. Regarding clinical education changes since March 2020, 47% (n=16) were satisfied.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental health information collected with well-being and lifestyle medicine tools, and anthropometric and cardiometabolic variables. Instrument: Participant and provider progress, satisfaction and feedback were elicited through questionnaires and focus groups.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Demographic characteristics and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) pain interference measure were collected via surveys. Dataset: Focus group questions involved assessment of experience with pain symptoms, patient-provider interactions, and LC diagnostic and treatment process.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Two focus groups were conducted with experienced clinicians and researchers acting as key-informants on the subject. Results also highlighted how occupational therapists can support caregivers followed in primary care to prevent exhaustion and mental health disorders.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. Three boutique clinics in Ontario were identified using publicly available information.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 2, 2023

Using blood samples to study diseases that originate in the brain is a difficulty faced by psychiatric genetics in the search for markers of mental health disorders.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

When you prioritize your physical and mental health, you’re investing in your future well-being and quality of life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together? Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Your Mental Health?

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 25, 2023

Public health outreach efforts often strive to overcome communication barriers by using interpretation and translation to present information to communities in their native language. Grant (University of Chicago) about her findings in Clinical Psychological Science.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

We are in the midst of a staggering mental health crisis. Thousands of children and adolescents spend days at time in Emergency Departments waiting for definitive mental health disposition. Leyenaar; Pediatric Mental Health Boarding. Zima; Follow-up After Pediatric Mental Health Emergency Visits.

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NPR Health

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health. Image credit: Jessica McGowan)

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

People who became caregivers during COVID-19 by helping family members, friends or neighbors in need experienced a sharp decline in their own mental health, new research from Lancaster University reveals.

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NPR Health

JUNE 13, 2025

Not only that: These unique breathing patterns seem to say a lot about people's physical and mental health.'/> Take a big inhale through your nose. Each inhale gives the human brain information about the external world. Not only that: These unique breathing patterns seem to say a lot about people's physical and mental health.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 24, 2025

The episode highlights the importance of policy advocacy, culturally responsive therapy, and practicing cultural humility in mental health care. She served on the National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council and the APA’s Council for Research. Dr. Kevin M.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The authors aimed to determine these approaches and barriers to better understand the scope of mental health delivery from the perspective of psychiatrists working in the capital city of Accra. Understanding these challenges can inform interventions and policies to improve mental health care delivery in the country.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 14, 2025

She served on the National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council and the APA’s Council for Research. Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu.  Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr. 

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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. Application of validated algorithms to capture mental health conditions can inform disease surveillance and health system planning.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Yet, fathers often lack access to support and information to help them cope during this transition. This is significant, as lack of support may increase a father's risk of developing mental health problems such as postnatal depression, which affects 1 in 10 UK fathers.

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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. Results: 46 interviews were completed. (1)

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Dr. Michael Bazel

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for your overall health and well-being. Finding a sustainable approach may seem overwhelming with so much conflicting information about diets, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes. Better Mental Health The food you eat affects your brain, influencing mood, focus, and stress levels.

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

PURPOSE Mental health screening is recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force for all patients in areas where treatment options are available. Still, it is estimated that only 4% of primary care patients are screened for depression.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention. Connect patients with local resources such as food banks, housing assistance, and mental health services.

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

It was reinforced by 3 subthemes: the importance that the navigators were PTGD, the ability of the navigators to connect people to services and reliable sources of information, and their skill in directly supporting clients.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 24, 2023

Close relatives need more information and help to encourage veterans, soldiers and front-line responders to deal with the stresses and possible trauma in a timely fashion, Flinders University and other experts say.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 7, 2023

Annie Swanepoel, a child psychiatrist, calls for new research into child mental health in hunter-gatherer societies. Eventually, hunter-gatherer behaviors could inform "experimental intervention trials" in homes, schools and nurseries.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 17, 2023

Previous research has shown that it is possible to predict Twitter users' personalities and mental health by analyzing their social network and word statistics information.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We'll also touch on women’s health , mental health , and how to get the most out of your visit. Urgent Care for Mental Health: Immediate Help When You Need It Mental health is just as important as physical health, and urgent care centers are increasingly recognizing this. What is Urgent Care?

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health. Utilize health check-ups as an opportunity to discuss any stress, anxiety, or emotional struggles you may be facing. This rapport can lead to better communication, trust, and a more effective healthcare partnership.

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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

Methods: Semi-structured interviews and focus groups with key informants (n=26) recruited through purposeful sampling were conducted, and participant observation was carried out during implementation committee meetings (n=31).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition. Understanding these patterns can help inform clinical care and policy decisions potentially leading to streamlined care and cost-savings. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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