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Suicidal ideation should always be taken seriously
The office nurse stops the physician in the hallway between patients.
Mental health of health workers remains a major concern following pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the health care system and the well-being of health care professionals, the effects of which are still felt today.
‘Reassuring’ findings suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists do not increase suicide risk
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Results from two studies found no association between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased risk for suicide, suicidal thoughts or depression, findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.
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Experts use art, ‘micro-habits’ to combat burnout, draw attention to physician suicide
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As part of the ongoing challenge to achieve work-life integration, experts are pursuing creative endeavors and practicing decompression to provide outlets for physicians struggling with burnout.
Most Americans unsure of how to respond during a drug overdose
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Most Americans feel they would not be ready to help in the event of a drug overdose, according to the results of a recent survey.
Nondeceptive placebos effective, easy to use for patients with COVID-19-related stress
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Placebos administered without deception, or nondeceptive placebos, may offer an alternative and effective way to help people manage prolonged stress, according to a study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.
Female physicians still at a greater risk for suicide
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Female physicians face an increased risk for suicide despite suicide rates among physicians decreasing over time, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ showed.
Medically complex children at higher risk for neurodevelopmental, mental health conditions
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Children with medical complexity were twice as likely to be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental or mental health condition, according to findings published in Pediatrics.
Surgeon general: Need for ‘fundamental shift’ to prioritize mental health of parents
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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, has issued an advisory calling for a “fundamental shift” in how the well-being and mental health of parents and caregivers are valued and prioritized.
Mental health improved among some children during COVID-19 pandemic
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Some groups of children appeared to experience improved mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared with pre-pandemic conditions, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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