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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.
The House Always Wins: Learning to Overcome Problem Gambling
Prior to COVID-19, Kavita Fischer, M.D., occasionally enjoyed visiting casinos to socialize, see live music performances, and play interactive games. Like many Americans, she felt lonely during the pandemic, and while in quarantine, she turned to gambling apps, playing a live online version of table games and spending $100 over the course of a month. She soon found herself playing for longer and longer stretches and being lured to play other games by ads that promised bonuses and free spins. She fell into the habit of using apps to gamble.
Cuando no es solo una etapa: Señales de depresión y ansiedad en la juventud hispana
- By Evelyn Melissa Esparza, B.S., M.D. Candidate
Muchos padres se preguntan si los cambios emocionales de sus hijos son parte del crecimiento o algo más serio. Saber distinguirlo puede marcar la diferencia. La depresión y la ansiedad suelen ignorarse o verse como “solo una etapa”. El trastorno depresivo mayor y el de ansiedad generalizada pueden manifestarse de manera distinta en niños y adolescentes que en adultos. En la comunidad hispana, a veces se minimizan como algo pasajero, lo retrasa la búsqueda de ayuda. Many parents wonder whether their children’s emotional changes are a normal part of growing up or could indicate something more serious. Knowing the difference can make a significant impact on their well-being. Depression and anxiety are often overlooked or hidden and may be dismissed as “just a phase” of youth.