Mental Health Screening: An Integral Part of Primary Care
Untreated mental illness costs the United States up to $300 billion every year.[1] It is the leading cause of disability and the third most expensive medical condition in terms of…
Read More 
Depression Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all people, starting at age 12, be screened for depression. Screening for depression helps find depression early. And early treatment may help…
Read More
Thought Leaders: Patricia Smith Discusses Compassion Fatigue in Today’s Caregiver Climate
This month we are sharing an earlier Thought Leaders interview with Patricia Smith about compassion fatigue, given the significant impact COVID-19 continues to have on caregivers across the spectrum, from…
Read More
Managing Stress and Anxiety during Election Season
As if 2020 wasn’t already difficult enough with the stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and protests over social justice issues, the upcoming election adds another level of anxiety for…
Read More
5 Tips for Managing Burnout During the Pandemic
It’s hard to comprehend how much the world has changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has turned our lives upside down in many ways, from school and…
Read More
Alternative Cost-Saving Strategies for Innovative Treatments: Will Medicaid Enter the Value-Based Pricing Market?
Technological and scientific advancements have dramatically altered the treatment landscape in several disease states. These include orphan diseases and conditions that previously had no disease-modifying treatment options. These innovative therapies…
Read More
Stop Medical Distancing
As our country continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, a new concern has emerged – avoiding and delaying medical help when necessary, also known as medical distancing….
Read More
The Role of Lived Experience in Suicide Prevention
Written by Thomas Lane, NCPS, CRPS Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide somewhere in the world.[1] The human tragedy of death by suicide is getting worse, with global suicide…
Read More