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Defining Mental Well-Being: An Expert Consensus
“Mental well-being,” “flourishing,” “thriving,” “positive mental health”: these terms are widely used in research, health care, workplaces, schools and public policy. But they are not consistently understood or defined. A new study aims to help define the term “positive mental health.” Having a more consistent definition would allow for more comparable research and policies and practices better able to support and facilitate positive mental health.
Mindfulness as a Performance Tool: The Science of Attention, Control, and Cognitive Excellence
- By Brook Choulet, M.D.
Today, people are expected to perform at a high level in every area of life—as parents, physicians, friends, family, athletes, etc. There often isn’t protected time in our calendars for rest and recovery due to the constant expectations placed on individuals, which heightens stress and pressure for many. The elite performers in today’s world have recognized a tool that allows them to engage in intentional recovery while also achieving higher performance in life: mindfulness.
Beyond Symptoms: How Spirituality Shapes Mental Health Journeys
Most Americans identify as religious, spiritual, or both. Yet when it comes to mental health care, especially for serious conditions like psychosis, religion and spirituality are often not considered. A new study in Psychiatric Services suggests that for people facing mental health challenges, religion and spirituality are often central to how they understand symptoms, seek help, and engage with treatment.
How AI is Being Used in Psychiatry: An APA Member Survey
A new survey of members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), finds that while most psychiatrists do not use AI in their practice today, many of those who do are optimistic about the potential of AI in psychiatry.
How to Overcome Challenges to Getting Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care
Insurance coverage for mental health care can be challenging – it can be difficult to find mental health clinicians accepting new patients, claims may be denied, or other obstacles can come up. Despite regulations requiring equal treatment of mental health and medical care, many people seeking mental health care continue to face insurance-related barriers.