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AMA applauds California’s groundbreaking mental health reform law

New law holds insurers accountable to evidence-based treatment guidelines for coverage of mental health and addiction treatment services.

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Experts discuss the mental health impact on female physicians, patients

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the mental health impact on female physicians and patients.

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Behavioral health integration webinar series: Value of collaboration & culture

Physician experts provide actionable insights on how best to collaborate with each other to integrate behavioral health within current workflows.

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Why depression, anxiety are prevalent during COVID-19

Even Michelle Obama is living with “low-grade depression” amid the pandemic. Learn more with the AMA about how the COVID-19 is affecting Americans’ mood.

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39% say coronavirus stress, worry is taking mental health toll

Physicians and other health professionals also are seeing an impact on mental well-being. The AMA offers resources to help patients and doctors cope.

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COVID-19 intensifies need for mental health care services

As reports come in about the pandemic’s effect on mental health, integrating behavioral health care will be key to increasing access to essential treatment.

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Integrating behavioral health services into medical practices faces barriers

New joint study by the RAND Corporation and the AMA examines culture and financial barriers for combining behavioral and physical health care.

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Mental health and COVID-19: How a psychiatrist tackles fear, anxiety

Patients are struggling to deal with new and terrifying uncertainties. AMA member Kenneth Fuller, MD, shares his coping techniques.

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How to combat COVID-19’s disparate mental health impact

The pandemic is hitting people of color especially hard, and mental health is no exception. Learn what patients and physicians can do to alleviate the stress.

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