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Strategic behavioral health guides for patient care

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Are your patients lonely during COVID-19? They’re not alone

Loneliness is an increasingly shared American experience. Learn with the AMA how to talk about it with patients and policymakers.

Infectious Diseases
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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.

Behavioral Health
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5 steps physicians can take to prioritize Black patients’ well-being

Black patients face inequities that drive worse outcomes in physical and mental health. Learn with the AMA about what physicians can do to address the situation.

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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.

Behavioral Health
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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.

Behavioral Health
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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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Patient care for SUD, mental illness, chronic pain during COVID-19

The AMA provides guidance on caring for patients with substance use disorder, mental illness or chronic pain during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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