There’s a word in Zulu, “sawubona,” that means “I see you.” But it goes much deeper than just physical sight. It means that one recognizes the worth, dignity, and humanity of another person. Sawubona is the spirit behind the Africa Global...
Mental illness and mood disorders are inarguably an epidemic in the U.S. More than 50% of those experiencing mental illness do not receive help for their disorders — whether that means a person is avoiding or delaying treatment, facing significant barriers to care, or...
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are factors in a person’s life and environment that impact their health outcomes in positive or negative ways. These economic and social conditions are all connected and can have a detrimental snowball effect for individuals...
The demand for mental health services has soared to new heights in the United States. Not surprisingly, a main driver has been—and will continue to be—the COVID-19 pandemic. A Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 4 in 10 adults reported some form of anxiety or...
With two COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use and more possibly on the way, it’s time to start talking about vaccination with our patients. I believe that at this point in time, this is our most critical responsibility as medical professionals. However, it’s...