Mental Health
From the Journals
Send kids to school safely if possible, supplement virtually
Commentary
COVID-19 and the myth of the super doctor
What does it mean to be a hero, and what is the cost of hero worship, asks Dr. Tanya Thomas.
News
CDC data confirm mental health is suffering during COVID-19
The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder alone was roughly three times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.
Commentary
Deaths, despair tied to drug dependence are accelerating amid COVID-19
We need to focus on saving lives by increasing naloxone availability, improving initiation, and expanding access to MAT, said Dr. Mark S. Gold.
Opinion
Back to school: How pediatricians can help LGBTQ youth
For LGBTQ youth, this can be both a blessing and a curse.
From the Journals
Chloroquine linked to serious psychiatric side effects
“In COVID-19 patients who may still be [undergoing treatment] with chloroquine, close psychiatric assessment and monitoring should be performed,”...
Opinion
Telemedicine in primary care
"Age should not be considered synonymous with inability or unwillingness to use technology," said Dr. Carrie Nieman.
From the Journals
ED visits for mental health, substance use doubled in 1 decade
Reimbursement models across different insurance types "should consider expanding their coverage of mental health treatment in ED settings," said...
Commentary
Exploring cannabis use by older adults
An exploration of trends in cannabis use by older adults and potential impact in terms of health is timely and important, said Kultaj Kaleka.
Opinion
A doctor conquers his demons
"Perhaps the thing I liked best about [Dr. Adam B.] Hill's memoir is that he proposes some solutions," said Dr. Dinah Miller.
Latest News
Addiction specialist charged in $681 million treatment fraud case
Prosecutors allege that Dr. Michael Ligotti played a central role in a scheme in which Medicare and private insurers paid millions in fraudulent...