Integrated Care News by CFHA

MARCH 12, 2025

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. Jamie Devine, DSW, is this practice’s integrated behavioral health clinician. I think it’s so convenient, especially to have the provider just come in.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conclusions: Long COVID pain is prevalent, and if left untreated can develop into more debilitating pain conditions, disability, and mental health comorbidities in an already vulnerable population.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 5, 2022

We are often informed about the importance of physical health, via exercising, physical check ups, or eating healthy, but it is important that mental health does not get overlooked. To be an overall healthy person, one must pay attention both to physical and mental health.

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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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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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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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Mere Mortal MD

JUNE 15, 2025

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. I told myself that because it was red wine—which of course is healthy! for you, wink, wink—it was okay.

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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. It's important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health.

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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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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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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. families into financial ruin. But it's rarely acknowledged as medical debt. Image credit: Jesse Zhang for NPR and KHN)

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NPR Health

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows. Image credit: Olga Rolenko)

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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

PWH face significant stigma and mental health challenges (e.g., 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. messages which intents are not self-harm or insult).

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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. Regarding clinical education changes since March 2020, 47% (n=16) were satisfied. 97% (n=33) reported tolerating unexpected situations well, decreasing to 85% (n=29) during COVID-19.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: A prospective, mixed design feasibility study in which participants are followed over six months by an interdisciplinary team including a health coach, lifestyle medicine physician, dietician, and kinesiologist. It includes 22 weekly group classes and monthly appointments. gender, age, race, education, etc.),

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NPR Health - Shots

JULY 16, 2022

has a new mental health crisis line - 988. It's intended to replace the national suicide hotline, but funding issues could mean it takes a while for the line to be up-to-speed.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The homeless population has tripled with over half of this population suffering from untreated drug addiction and mental health issues. The homeless population has tripled with over half of this population suffering from untreated drug addiction and mental health issues. County budgets are strained as a result.

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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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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

MBC is much more than simply administering behavioral health measures. Collect, share, act: A transtheoretical clinical model for doing measurement-based care in mental health treatment. Measurement-based care as a practice improvement tool: Clinical and organizational applications in youth mental health.

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

It leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes. The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition: A whole-food, plant-predominant diet is the cornerstone of better health. Research shows it can reduce inflammation and improve heart health. What is Lifestyle Medicine?

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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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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Trainees rated their experience highly; their research included women/children’s health, obesity, substance use, mental health, traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal pain, and integrative health modalities; they published 50 peer-reviewed papers; presented 44 abstracts; and received four grants, including one NIH Loan Repayment Award.

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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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A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 18, 2025

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. Similarly, if a behavioral health patient looked like they had pneumonia, the warm handoff would go in the opposite direction.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Based on the results of previous studies and systematic reviews, occupational therapy has a great role to play with the older adults population to prevent their health and functional decline and make sure they can maintain the best quality of life.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Common triggers of food insecurity in this older adult population were loss of a life partner, loss of a driver's license, onset of debilitating health problems contributing to reduced mobility, low income status, mental health issues, and difficulty and lack of motivation to prepare meals.

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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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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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

per 1,000 is less than half that of the rate of adult emergency department visits that include a mental health diagnosis (53.0 . “The past-year 988 contact rate of 23.7 Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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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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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. Our licensed mental health providers are available 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

Maintaining good mental health is essential for our overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, it’s important to prioritize self-care and adopt strategies that promote mental well-being. Establish Healthy Sleep Patterns: Adequate sleep is crucial for mental health and cognitive function.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

Movement and Exercise Matter - Basics Moving your body isn’t just about exercise; it’s about health and longevity. Movement and Exercise Matter - Basics Moving your body isn’t just about exercise; it’s about health and longevity. Regular movement helps: - Improve postural autonomic health. Hate running?

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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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