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Interview With Christine Moutier, MD

Interview March 15, 2017

In this interview, Christine Moutier, MD, a Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, shares her expert perspective on suicide and discusses the AFSP and their… Read More

Psychiatric Emergency & Crisis

Interview March 9, 2017

Ahmed Raslaan Nizar, MD shares his perspective on psychiatric emergencies and crisis management in this audio interview. Dr. Nizar is the Medical Director at Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), an… Read More

Immunology Of Major Depression

Article March 8, 2017

Key Messages Evidence has indicated that the inflammatory system may play a key role in major depression (MD). Characteristics of immune activation have been observed in MD, and several cytokines… Read More

What I Really Need From My Mental Health Provider

Interview March 6, 2017

Individuals with mental illness often have complex medical, mental, and social needs that must be met in order to achieve wellbeing. During part two of a four part interview, Carol… Read More

Patient-Centered Communication In The Mental Health Field

Interview March 6, 2017

Patient-centered care focuses on the needs, values, and preferences of the patient with the goal of improving wellbeing; good communication skills are essential for success. During part one of a… Read More

Addressing The Ethical & Legal Concerns Of Caregiver Involvement In The Treatment Planning Process: Recommendations For Psychiatrists

Article March 2, 2017

In February 2015, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) published an educational paper providing psychiatrists with recommendations on navigating the ethical and legal landscape of involving caregivers in treatment for individuals… Read More

Creating A Path Towards The Standardized & Systematic Capture & Use Of Data On Social Determinants Of Health

Article March 2, 2017

Social determinants of health (SDH) – influencers of health that are traditionally considered non-clinical like stable housing, socioeconomic status, and home environment – have a large influence on individual health… Read More

Using Human-Centered Design To Create & Implement Effective Anti-Stigma Programs For Health Care Professionals

Article March 2, 2017

Background A conceptual article published in the April 2016 Edition of Community Mental Health Journal seeks to address health care professionals’ stigmatizing beliefs and attitudes by using a human-centered design… Read More

Can A Self-Reported Mental Health Condition Predict Tobacco Cessation Service Utilization & Quitting Behaviors?

Article March 2, 2017

According to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), “[s]moking and tobacco use are the largest causes of preventable disease and death in the United States.”i In an effort to… Read More

New Multi-Year Study With Intermountain Healthcare Finds Integrated Team-Based Care Has Many Benefits For Patients & Providers, Some Drawbacks

Article March 2, 2017

A new study notes that there is limited research of the long-term, large scale efficacy of integrating mental health treatment into team-based primary care which meets the standards for patient-centered… Read More

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