Telepsychiatry for Asylum Seekers May be Effective, Improve Access
Researchers evaluated the efficacy of telephonic psychiatric evaluations and assessed their potential as a solution to meet the needs of asylum seekers.
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Weill Cornell Medicine Hosts First-Ever Symposium on Mental Health in Medical Students
The first National Conference on Medical Student Mental Health and Well-Being was hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, providing education on the rising rates of psychological distress among US medical students.
Recommendations Developed to Address Clinician Burnout
Six goals include creation of positive work and learning environments that prevent, reduce burnout.
National Longitudinal Study Charts Trajectories of Prescription Drug Misuse in the United States
Investigators extracted data from 8 waves of the Monitoring the Future study, which annually surveyed approximately 17,000 US high school students starting in 1975.
Cost-Effectiveness of CBT vs Pharmacotherapy for Depression: Insights From a Study Author
Although 70% of patients with major depressive disorder prefer psychotherapy to pharmacotherapy, <25% receive any form of psychotherapy.
Mental Health Ramifications of Abortion Bans: Three Perspectives
As states pass more restrictive abortion laws, some women may become distressed about the various implications of such legislation and seek support from mental health professionals.
VA Hospitals Have Lower Rates of Adverse Events in Psychiatric Units
Adverse events, medical errors lower in VA versus community-based inpatient psychiatric units.
Racial, Ethnic Minorities Want to See Doctor Who Shares Their Culture
Minority groups were generally more likely than non-Hispanic whites to report never being able to see a culturally similar health care provider, among those who thought it was at least slightly important to have a health care provider who shared or understood their culture.
Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors
Portal users more likely to be younger, white, have commercial insurance, higher annual income.
Burnout Linked to Poor Quality Care
But effect size may be smaller than reported, especially for objective quality measures.
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