June 1, 2022Wednesday COVID-19mental healthtelemedicine Mental health matters How to advise patients who are struggling with mental health issues due to the pandemic We were already experiencing a mental health crisis in our country prior to COVID-19, but over the past two years, we have seen the COVID pandemic worsen mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders. Burnout By Katherine Gantz Pannel, DO
March 1, 2022Tuesday advocacymental health Taking action The Lorna Breen Act: Why mental health matters In a time where the risk of suicide is two times higher for physicians than the general population, physician advocacy has helped create concrete change via the Lorna Breen Act. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
May 28, 2019Tuesday burnoutdepressionmental health Medical education How this Texas DO became a voice for mental health as a med student After battling depression as a first year, Parker Murray, DO, launched a mental health advocacy group to encourage fellow students to seek help.
Feb. 6, 2019Wednesday depressionJAOAmental healthmental illness Medical Matters Antidepressants increase risk of gastrointestinal, intracranial bleeding, researchers find Severe bleeding up to 40% more likely for patients on SSRIs, according to a JAOA review.
Jan. 29, 2019Tuesday failing medical schoolmental healthresiliency The struggle is real He nearly failed medical school before rising to new heights “Don’t wait to reach out for help,” says Caleb Hentges, DO, who shares the story of his tumultuous first year and the journey back from self-doubt and depression.
July 5, 2018Thursday mental healthmental illnesssuicide Life Saving Addressing patient suicide risk: Communication is key Suicide became the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2018. Public health experts are now concerned about COVID-19’s potential impact on the suicide rate.
Oct. 31, 2017Tuesday JAOAmental healthresearch Power in numbers Study 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.
Oct. 25, 2017Wednesday mental healthmental illnessstate licensure When the healer needs healing Fearing license issues, depressed doctors don’t get help State licensure questions are deterring physicians from seeking the care they need.
July 11, 2017Tuesday advocacymedical schoolmental healthstudents Student Health DO pushes Missouri to improve mental health in medical school Missouri Senate Bill 52 means more consideration for medical students at risk of depression.
June 7, 2017Wednesday mental healthphysician wellnesswork-life balance Tangible advice Advice for physicians struggling with burnout or mental illness Robert Piccinini, DO, says the best thing you can do to help a struggling physician is to talk to them about it.