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Celebrating Women’s History Month and Resilience

  • Patients and Families, Women

Women’s History Month highlights the contributions of women to events in history and modern society. Initially a weeklong celebration in 1980, it quickly evolved into a month in 1987 when the nonprofit organization, National Women’s History Project (NWHP) successfully lobbied Congress. Today, Women’s History Month is celebrated during March in the United States and other countries and corresponds with International Women’s Day on March 8. The 2019 theme is “Visionary women: Champions of Peace an

How to Discuss Controversial Issues with Your Mental Health in Mind

  • Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families

As elections, wars, and other controversial events and issues swirl in the news feeds and on social media, you may have strong viewpoints and feel passionately about a cause. You will also encounter people who have an opposing view to yours — in your family, at work or school, on social media or somewhere else in your life.

10 Steps to Help Your Child Prevent and Address Cyberbullying

  • Patients and Families

In this digital era, technology has become intertwined with socialization, education, creativity, and play. And it is always available. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic increased the use on virtual social interactions as the main form of interacting among peers. Close friends, acquaintances, friends of friends, and even bullies have constant access to them through digital devices.

“Nowhere to Turn”: COVID-19 and Caregiver Stress

  • Older adults, Patients and Families

“I need help, and I have nowhere to turn.” I find this a frighteningly common refrain among my patients who are also caregivers for people with dementia, autism, or children with a panoply of mental health conditions who need consistency and structure. As an individual psychiatrist, there seems to be no option, and I simply listen.

Help Shape the Future of Psychiatric Care

  • What APA is Doing For You

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychiatry? The American Psychiatric Association has a slate of positions on the Board of Trustees open and now is your opportunity to get involved.

Lifestyle Factors Key to Reducing Risk for Dementia, Late Life Depression

  • Depression, Healthy living for mental well-being, Older adults, Patients and Families

A recent study highlights the lifestyle factors that can be protective against age-related brain conditions, including depression and late life depression. The research used the “Brain Care Score,” measuring lifestyle factors, and found that a higher Brain Care Score is associated with a lower risk of age-related brain disease, including stroke, late-life depression, and dementia.

TEFCA Rule

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) final rule aims to facilitate the efficient, secure exchange of healthcare information across the care continuum.

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