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Medical licensing questions continue to violate ADA
“No one should ever wonder, ‘Will I lose my job, or should I get help?’ ” said Dr. Jessica A. Gold, co–senior author of the study.
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Emotional support animals help lick symptoms of depression, anxiety in serious mental illness
“There is definitely a place for ESAs, especially with mental health post pandemic,” said Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach.
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open: When athletes struggle
Dr. Dinah Miller shares observations about Ms. Osaka’s decision from the Maryland Psychiatric Society’s listserve.
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Psychiatric fallout from long-COVID: How to prepare
All patients recovering from COVID should be screened for anxiety, PTSD, and depression, said Dr. Silvia S. Martins.
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What brought me back from the brink of suicide: A physician’s story
Dr. William Lynes said his “downward spiral into darkness” began with a series of catastrophic medical events starting in 1998.
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APA, AMA, others move to stop insurer from overturning mental health claims ruling
The APA hopes that whatever the court says about United Behavioral Health applies to all insurers that provide employer-sponsored health benefits...
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No-cancel culture: How telehealth is making it easier to keep that therapy session
Some states are making permanent the temporary pandemic rules that allow providers to be reimbursed at the same rates as for in-person visits.
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Young adults with epilepsy face higher mental illness risks
“The high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality underscore the need for better integration of mental health provision into epilepsy care...
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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders higher in adult cerebral palsy patients
“The present study contributes important information to the existing literature, highlighting that psychiatric issues are common in adults with [...
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Two key suicide risk factors identified in borderline personality disorder
Clinicians should query patients about “longstanding” feelings of emptiness, said Dr. Carlos M. Grilo.