Being Seen: Why Racial Affinity Matters for Mental Health Providers and Their Patients
Recruiting more providers of color is one way to create stronger affinity and cultural context to make it easier for patients of color to open up.
Read MoreEquity Leaders Are Burning Out — So They’re Coming Together to Build Resilience
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility colleagues at Boston Medical Center Health System hosted a day-long conference for equity champions to unpack what equity leaders really need to succeed.
Read MoreBMC Psychiatrists Innovate to Treat Teenagers With Marijuana-Induced Psychosis
Cannabis has gotten more potent in the last 20 years, leading to new trends in children’s mental wellness.
Read MoreA Mental Health Diagnosis Takes Much More Than a Scroll Through TikTok
Access to mental health information needs to be more accessible, but an expert says that doesn’t mean TikTok and other social media is the right answer.
Read MoreMen Are More Likely to Die by Suicide, but Less Likely To Have Depression Diagnosis
Socialization, gender roles, race, and the way we screen for depression play a critical role in who receives adequate care for mental health issues.
Read MoreInvesting in a Diverse Mental Health Workforce Is Critical in This Moment
Michelle P. Durham, MD, MPH, testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance about the essential need for the federal government to help support mental health care in the U.S.
Cultural Humility vs. Competence — and Why Providers Need Both
Utilizing one of these frameworks without the other misses the mark, and effective interventions would uphold both.
Read MoreAddiction Care Expands Access to Patients with Mental Illness
Opportunities for integrated mental health and addiction treatment could be a significant step in addressing the nation’s overdose crisis.
Read MoreThe Physician’s Role in Racial Equity
Physicians are in a unique position of status. It’s our duty to be critical of all aspects that impact patients and colleagues — and then to act.
Read MoreTelepsychiatry Shows Promise As a Key Tool for ACOs
Telehealth services are proving to increase engagement and decrease no-shows, critical pieces for containing costs among high-need patients.
Read MoreExploring Social Needs and Behavioral Health Risks in Children
The rise of screening for social needs presents an opportunity for pediatricians to make connections across screening tools and develop targeted interventions, a new study suggests.
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