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Recent Cohorts Aging Into Medicare Use More Counseling and Psychotherapy Than Past Cohorts

November 14th 2024

Adults currently aging into Medicare utilized counseling and psychotherapy services at higher rates than those in prior cohorts at the same age.

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Financial, Psychological Burden of Abortion Care in US Raises Calls for Expanded Insurance

November 13th 2024

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New Research Suggest Benefits of Telehealth BCBT for Treating Suicidal Thoughts, Mitigating Attempts

November 12th 2024

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More Accurate Detection of Self-Injurious Behavior Needed for Minoritized Youth

October 29th 2024

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Unmet Needs and the Importance of Social Support in Schizophrenia

October 27th 2024

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Ali Khawar
June 13th 2024

Ali Khawar on Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Through Parity Law

Giuliana Grossi
Ali Khawar, principal deputy assistant secretary with the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), US Department of Labor, explains how the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) aims to address the mental health crisis in the US.
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June 3rd 2024

Mental Health Care Dominates Telehealth Visits, Study Finds

Giuliana Grossi
An analysis drawing on data from the 2021 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) highlights that a significant portion of telehealth visits were for mental health services despite the overall telehealth utilization being relatively low.
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May 31st 2024

Contributor: Patient-Centered Approaches to Supporting Medication Adherence Among Persons With Schizophrenia

Maureen Hennessey, PhD, CPCC, CPHQ Ashley Son, MS Elizabeth Oyekan, PharmD, FCSHP, CPHQ
There are effective strategies that can be employed concurrently to promote adherence to medications for schizophrenia, including but not limited to pharmacological, technological, and psychosocial interventions.
Ali Khawar
May 28th 2024

Ali Khawar: The Importance of Mental Health, AAPI Heritage Month

Giuliana Grossi
According to data from HHS' Office of Minority Health, Asian Americans are 60% less likely to utilize mental health services, even though 16.8% of those in the community experience mental illness.
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May 23rd 2024

Study Challenges Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria Claims With Longitudinal Data

Giuliana Grossi
The data refute the rapid-onset gender dysphoria hypothesis by showing that the initially higher depressive symptoms reported by youths transitioning from cisgender to transgender or gender diverse were not significant after accounting for exposure to LGBT violence, the researchers wrote.
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May 16th 2024

What We’re Reading: Medicare Obesity Drug Coverage Savings; Drop in US Overdose Deaths; Maternal Mental Health Plan

AJMC Staff
Covering antiobesity medications like semaglutide could save Medicare around $500 million annually; preliminary CDC data showed a 3% decline in the number of US overdose deaths last year; the Biden administration recently announced the first national maternal mental health strategy.
Chris Pagnani, MD, PC
May 12th 2024

Dr Chris Pagnani: Bringing Consistency to Psychiatric Care for College Students

Giuliana Grossi
Chris Pagnani, MD, medical director and founder of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates in Philadelphia, explains the importance of offering college students consistent care via telehealth while collaborating with their campus counseling centers.
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May 10th 2024

Policy Changes, Advocacy Are Key Components in Closing Gaps in Behavioral Health

Julia Bonavitacola
Gaps in the delivery and coverage of behavioral health care can be addressed through continued advocacy for better policies and financial incentives surrounding treatment.
Dr Chris Pagnani
May 8th 2024

Dr Chris Pagnani: Telemedicine as a Tool for Better Mental Health Care Access

Giuliana Grossi
In this interview, Chris Pagnani, MD, PC, emphasizes the benefits of telemedicine and its role in improving accessibility, particularly in the realm of mental health care.
Dr Chris Pagnani
May 3rd 2024

Dr Chris Pagnani: Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Care With Telemedicine

Giuliana Grossi
In this interview, Chris Pagnani, MD, PC, shares how telemedicine is transforming mental health care by making psychiatry accessible for patients, especially for those in health care deserts.
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April 26th 2024

Mental Health Diagnoses, Care Challenges Rise Among US Youth, Report Finds

Giuliana Grossi
While behavioral health care utilization has been rising, the treatment landscape has been worsening. New findings show that 20% of youths did not receive any form of treatment within 3 months of their initial behavioral health diagnosis.
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April 17th 2024

Study Highlights Disparities in Access to In-Network Mental Health Care vs Medical Care

Giuliana Grossi
While health plans often employ reimbursement rates as a tool to incentivize provider participation within their networks, study results showed reimbursement rates for office visits with medical/surgical clinicians were on average 22% higher than behavioral health clinicians.
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April 10th 2024

Black and Native Americans Overwhelmed by "Deaths of Despair," UCLA Health Study Finds

Giuliana Grossi
Contrary to previous assumptions, the analysis found that mortality rates from deaths of despair among middle-aged Black Americans exceeded those of their White counterparts in 2022.
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April 2nd 2024

FDA Approves Iloperidone for Adults With Bipolar 1 Disorder

Giuliana Grossi
Vanda Pharmaceuticals announces the FDA approval of iloperidone (Fanapt) for the acute treatment of bipolar 1 disorder.
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April 1st 2024

Study Shows Inequities in Postpartum Mental Health Care Access Across Racial, Ethnic Groups

Giuliana Grossi
“Policies that require and reimburse universal mental health screening at postpartum visits, ensure connection to care, reduce gaps in postpartum insurance coverage, and require clinician training in culturally responsive resources could improve equity of postpartum depression diagnoses and care in the US,” study authors wrote.
Roger Rivera, DNP
March 30th 2024

Dr Roger Rivera on Collaborative, Individualized Care for Bipolar I Disorder

Giuliana Grossi
For World Bipolar Day, Roger Rivera, DNP, board-certified PMHNP, shares his insight on integrating psychotherapeutic techniques and medication regimens for bipolar disorder.
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March 29th 2024

Addressing the Gap in Mental, Physical Health Care for Caregivers

Giuliana Grossi
The often-overlooked perspective of the caregiver was brought to the forefront of a presentation by Julia Cohen Sebastien at the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health 2024 Women’s Health Summit.
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March 15th 2024

Alcohol Use Disorder Equally Linked to Suicide Across Genders, Study Finds

Giuliana Grossi
Illuminating the critical intersection of substance use and mental health, these findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address alcohol use disorder within suicide prevention efforts.
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March 8th 2024

From Stigma to Solutions: MBGH Panel Explores Mental Health Paradigm Shift in the Workplace

Giuliana Grossi
The critical issue of mental health in the workplace was discussed by experts in the field at the recent Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) Mental Health Forum, shedding light on the growing concern surrounding alcohol use disorder and the pressing need for innovative therapies.
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March 2nd 2024

Retaining Health Care Workers Starts With Insights on “How We Can Stop Breaking Them”

Mary Caffrey
Friday's keynote speaker, Katherine A. Meese, PhD, addressed the conference theme of workforce support at the Association of Cancer Care Centers 50th Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit.
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February 28th 2024

Mental Health Forum 2024: How the Mental Health Parity Act Affects Employers and Providers

Giuliana Grossi
In a recent presentation featured at the Midwest Business Group on Health's Mental Health Forum, an expert shed light on the evolving landscape shaped by the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Treatment Act.
Leesha Ellis-Cox, MD, MPH
February 23rd 2024

Dr Leesha Ellis-Cox Confronts Racial Bias, Diagnosis Disparities in Mental Health Care

Giuliana Grossi
In honor of Black History Month, Leesha Ellis-Cox, MD, MPH, sheds light on the racial disparities in mental health care and the prevalence of misdiagnosis.
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February 21st 2024

Mental Health Plays Pivotal Role in US Maternal Mortality Rates

Giuliana Grossi
Strengthening parity in insurance coverage of mental and physical health care benefits is critical for addressing the maternal mental health crisis.
Chandler Cortina, MD, MS, FSSO, FACS, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
February 12th 2024

Dr Chandler Cortina: In Oncology, We Treat the Disease and the Person

Maggie L. Shaw
In this interview, Chandler Cortina, MD, MS, FSSO, FACS, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, addresses the impact that prioritizing mental health care can have on patients as they navigate through their cancer journey.
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February 8th 2024

New Mexico Implements Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams With HHS Approval

Giuliana Grossi
The mobile intervention teams mark a significant step forward in federal efforts to transform mental health services across the nation, as New Mexico becomes the 15th state to adopt this option under the American Rescue Plan.
Impact of Psychiatric Follow-Up Frequency on Outcomes and Waiting Times
February 8th 2024

Impact of Psychiatric Follow-Up Frequency on Outcomes and Waiting Times

Martin Cousineau, PhD Vedat Verter, PhD Gustavo Turecki, MD, PhD
Naturally occurring variations in appointment frequencies do not appear to have a major impact on clinical outcomes, but they significantly affect waiting times.
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February 7th 2024

High Rates of "Deaths of Despair" Observed Among White Americans

Giuliana Grossi
While White individuals are less likely to suffer from severe psychological distress, findings showed White individuals are more likely to experience “deaths of despair” when compared with Black and Hispanic individuals in the US.
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February 1st 2024

Depression in Heart Failure: Data Support Psychotherapy or Medication Intervention

Giuliana Grossi
The findings not only underscore the efficacy of 2 major interventions—Behavioral Activation Psychotherapy (BA) and Antidepressant Medication Management (MEDS)—but also support patient autonomy in choosing their preferred path to mental well-being.
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January 31st 2024

Study Shows Mental Health Disparities Among Transgender, Nonbinary Communities

Giuliana Grossi
A national analysis found significant disparities between non-binary transgender individuals and cisgender individuals related to mental health.
Marjorie Robinson, UPMC Health Plan Member
January 30th 2024

Navigating Single Motherhood, Mental Health, and Finding Support Amidst Challenges

Maggie L. Shaw Hayden E. Klein
UPMC Health Plan member Marjorie Robinson, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, tells of her experiences with Pittsburgh-based Fabric Health as a single mom of 2 teenagers and why she believes that mental health–related concerns can be significant obstacles to overall good health.
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