Mere Mortal MD

JUNE 15, 2025

Usually when I set my mind to something—say, like going to medical school at the age of 35—I made it happen. Exactly five years ago today I decided to stop drinking alcohol. In part, it was because I was very depressed, burned out from my job, and existentially unhappy. But it was also because I had a drinking problem.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. The Mental Health Landscape in Michigan Michigan, like many states, has a significant burden of mental health issues. She had tried traditional therapy and medication, but nothing seemed to work.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

She said something along the lines of - 'Look therapsist and physicians all get Lesson 1 - You have to emotionally regulate in the moments of stressful patient situations. However, it seems like physicians didn't get Lesson 2 that therapists get. You have to deal with those emotions at somepoint!' often impulsively. Will-power is finite.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Together, you and your counselor evaluate your current eating habits, pinpoint areas for improvement, and design a strategy that fits your lifestyle and health objectives. It takes into account several key factors: Health conditions: Properly managing health concerns like diabetes, high blood pressure, or digestive disorders.

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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., messages which intents are not self-harm or insult).

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Doctor On Demand

JUNE 2, 2025

If you’re considering mental health treatment, you may be wondering: can a psychiatrist prescribe medication? A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who specializes in mental health. Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication? Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication?

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Why Act Now?

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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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A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 18, 2025

There, as medical director, I had a friend and ally in the behavioral health director, and both our departments underwent years of rapid growth. If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there.

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NPR Health - Shots

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A youth mental health crisis and a shortage of therapists and other care providers who take insurance are pushing many U.S. But it's rarely acknowledged as medical debt. families into financial ruin. Image credit: Jesse Zhang for NPR and KHN)

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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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Doctors for America

JUNE 26, 2025

. – On June 18, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors to stand, upholding a discriminatory policy that denies medically necessary care to a vulnerable population. They send an unmistakable message that queer and trans lives are disposable.

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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. The first few chapters discuss the problems with mental health care in the U.S.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 12, 2023

There's a glimmer of good news when it comes to the mental health of America's adolescents: Visits to U.S. emergency departments for psychiatric troubles declined among kids aged 12 to 17 by the fall of 2022, compared to a year prior.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 1, 2025

Wins and Losses for MAFP Priorities Medical Assistance Rate Reimbursement: Not Passed An important focus for the MAFP during the 2025 session was aligning Medicaid reimbursement rates with Medicare rates for behavioral health and outpatient primary care. The legislation passed narrowly in both chambers.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Children who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the largest surveys of its kind, according to researchers from the University of Agder (UiA) in Norway.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness. At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it.

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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. It is also the final episode in a 5 episode series focused on agitation in children and adolescents.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A national hotline that people can call in a mental health emergency went down for a day before it was restored late Thursday.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 10, 2025

When we think of a mental health crisis, we often imagine an unpredictable and intense manifestation of a negative mental state.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 15, 2023

Listening to what young people think about youth mental health is core to understanding why it's such a big health challenge and how we can address it, say researchers.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 18, 2023

With the rise of TikTok, many people have wondered about its potential impacts on society, in particular surrounding mental health.

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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.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 10, 2023

A new review on the global mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic confirms feared increases in depression and anxiety, with leading experts saying little has been done to address what is set to become a mounting mental health crisis.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Large language models will soon find their way in to everyday clinical settings , simply because the global shortage of healthcare personnel is becoming dire and AI will lend a hand with tasks that do not require skilled medical professionals. Current medical AIs only process one type of data, for example, text or X-ray images.

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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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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

For centuries, we have administered medical aid through a pill bottle or, in more serious instances, an IV drip. Defining DTx Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 19, 2023

The study does not prove that living in disadvantaged neighborhoods causes memory and mental health problems for these individuals. It only shows an association.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

The daily grind of monitoring blood glucose levels, adjusting medications, and managing complications can be exhausting. From meal planning and blood glucose monitoring to exercise and medication adherence, it can feel like there’s no escape from the demands of the condition. For individuals with diabetes, every day requires vigilance.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have found that a school-based screen for mental health problems, combined with a referral system, can be effective at improving and protecting the mental health of adolescents.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A program aimed at improving the city's response to mental health emergencies has slid backward since its initial launch, with response times getting slower, more people sent to hospitals and stepped-up police involvement in cases.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A new study by Indiana University researchers has found that about 45% of patients who visit the emergency department for physical injuries and ailments also have mental health and substance use problems that are often overlooked.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 4, 2023

Imagine that your doctor prescribes you a new treatment. It's pleasant and enjoyable, and you can have as much as you want. Potential side effects include spontaneous euphoria and being in a good mood. Not to mention, it's free and available all around you.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A team of researchers undertook a study of the mental health of postgraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic static management. They determined that when the students received high-level social support, it lessened the stress, anxiety, and depression caused by the static management.

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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?) Also, take a deep breath. Your nutrition doesn’t have to be perfect; every small tweak helps.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues. We'll also touch on women’s health , mental health , and how to get the most out of your visit. Understanding Its Role in Healthcare Urgent care clinics are designed to handle non-life-threatening situations that still require timely medical attention.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways.

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