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How physicians can better meet veterans’ mental health needs

Veterans and their families have particular needs, especially in mental health. Learn how to approach caring for such patients.

Population Health
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Integrating Behavioral Health into Non-Primary Care Settings

Health care experts share actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing behavioral health needs.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 21, 2024

In the news: Tirzepatide shortage, women’s unique stroke risks, recall on popular antidepressant, semaglutide may reduce Alzheimer’s risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Pearl of the Week: Ask patients, “What matters to you?”

Find resources on behavioral health integration for your practice. 

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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New federal rule aims to add teeth on mental health parity

A 2008 federal law requires mental health parity, but payers have often skirted it. Final Biden administration rule seeks to change that.

Federal Advocacy
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Here’s how—and why—oncologists should integrate mental health care

A New England oncologist shares her private practice’s story of how they integrate support for patients during extremely trying times.

Behavioral Health
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Cardiology, neurology seek to add mental health care for patients

Recognizing their patients with chronic disease, traumatic experiences need more, these two specialties aim to integrate care to meet their needs.

Behavioral Health
Alpa Shah, MD
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What it’s like in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry

Alpa Shah, MD, feels the most rewarding part of perinatal and reproductive psychiatry is helping women make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
AMA Update for Sept. 16, 2024: Author of "The Anxious Generation" shares his views on social media and children’s mental health
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Author of "The Anxious Generation" shares his views on social media and children’s mental health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the impact of social media on children’s mental health.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update