Power in numbers
Oct. 31, 2017Study finds group exercise reduces stress more than solo workouts do
Group exercise participants experienced a 26 percent reduction in stress and improved mental, physical and emotional quality of life.
Topic: Mental health
When the healer needs healing
Oct. 25, 2017Fearing license issues, depressed doctors don’t get help
State licensure questions are deterring physicians from seeking the care they need.
Student Health
July 11, 2017DO pushes Missouri to improve mental health in medical school
Missouri Senate Bill 52 means more consideration for medical students at risk of depression.
Tangible advice
June 7, 2017Advice for physicians struggling with burnout or mental illness
Robert Piccininni, DO, says the best thing you can do to help a struggling physician is to talk to them about it.
News in brief
April 4, 2017PCOM addresses mental health during second annual Student Wellness Week
Students participate in events and activities to relieve stress and discuss mental health.
physician wellness
March 29, 2017New National Academy of Medicine paper addresses physician burnout
AOA leadership partnered with education experts and several DOs and medical students to publish the piece.
Physician Advocacy
March 27, 2017National Physicians Week: Extending Doctors Day
Here’s why these doctors want to celebrate physicians all week long.
Matters of the mind
March 15, 2017DO honored as Fulbright Senior Specialist for global mental health literacy efforts
David Baron, DO, will be partnering with international academics to raise awareness of mental health issues.