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Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health-promoting behaviors are crucial for good outcomes in diabetes. However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Study Design and Analysis: An exploratory study using key informant interviews and content analysis to develop major themes.

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Talking Therapy Reduces Depression, Anxiety Symptoms in Stroke Survivors

Physician's Weekly

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For stroke survivors, talking therapy is associated with moderate reductions in depression and large reductions in anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online June 5 in Nature Mental Health. Jae Won Suh, Ph.D.,

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Improving Mental Health: Strategies for Self-Care and Well-Being

Family Physicians of Greeley

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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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Regular check-ups allow your healthcare provider to conduct screenings, perform tests, and monitor vital indicators that may indicate the early onset of such conditions.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, health leaders have cautioned about expanding telehealth into maternal-fetal medicine. This concern is in part due to the risk of replacing in-person visits, which are beneficial for building rapport in the mother-infant-provider relationship. Participants also described challenges to expanding telehealth.

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Health systems and payers are asking primary care physicians to take on more — manage multiple complex conditions, answer patient emails, handle insurance administration, and provide mental health and social needs screenings,” said Christopher F. Koller, President of the Milbank Memorial Fund. As the U.S.

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5 things you can do to improve your health that have nothing to do with dieting

Vida Family Medicine

Poor sleep has profound effects on your metabolism, cardiovascular system, and mental health. Avoid screen use for at least 1-2hrs before bedtime and create a relaxing bedtime routine to help ease yourself into sleep. but adequate restful sleep is essential for wellbeing.