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Mental Health Screening: An Integral Part of Primary Care

Untreated mental illness costs the United States up to $300 billion every year.[1] It is the leading cause of disability and the third most expensive medical condition in terms of total health spending, behind cancer and traumatic injury. Given that one in five Americans suffers from a mental illness in a given year[3], and that…

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Depression Screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all people, starting at age 12, be screened for depression. Screening for depression helps find depression early. And early treatment may help you get better faster. Depression is a disease. It’s not caused by personal weakness and is not a character flaw. When you have depression, chemicals…

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Thought Leaders: Patricia Smith Discusses Compassion Fatigue in Today’s Caregiver Climate

This month we are sharing an earlier Thought Leaders interview with Patricia Smith about compassion fatigue, given the significant impact COVID-19 continues to have on caregivers across the spectrum, from hospital staff to family caregivers. We are reminded of Patricia’s interview and wanted to share it at a time when it could be so helpful…

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Managing Stress and Anxiety during Election Season

As if 2020 wasn’t already difficult enough with the stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and protests over social justice issues, the upcoming election adds another level of anxiety for many people. A study published by the American Psychological Association in 2019 found that 56% of Americans, regardless of party affiliation, felt stressed about the…

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5 Tips for Managing Burnout During the Pandemic

It’s hard to comprehend how much the world has changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has turned our lives upside down in many ways, from school and business closures to quarantines and social isolation. With no clear end in sight, it is not surprising that many people are having difficulty getting used…

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Alternative Cost-Saving Strategies for Innovative Treatments: Will Medicaid Enter the Value-Based Pricing Market?

Technological and scientific advancements have dramatically altered the treatment landscape in several disease states. These include orphan diseases and conditions that previously had no disease-modifying treatment options. These innovative therapies have also come with unprecedented costs, with some agents introduced at a price exceeding one million dollars for a single patient. Value-based purchasing arrangements (VBPs)…

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Stop Medical Distancing

As our country continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, a new concern has emerged – avoiding and delaying medical help when necessary, also known as medical distancing. Maintaining physical and mental health during the current pandemic is essential. If you are feeling ill, need a routine medical check-up, or have severe feelings…

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The Role of Lived Experience in Suicide Prevention

Written by Thomas Lane, NCPS, CRPS Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide somewhere in the world.[1] The human tragedy of death by suicide is getting worse, with global suicide rates increasing 60% in the past 45 years.[1] Most people reading this article will know someone who has been impacted by suicide. One group of…

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