Mental Health

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Managing mental health during COVID-19

AMA provides strategies and resources for physicians to manage their mental well-being while also caring for patients during the pandemic or any other crisis.

Public Health

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.

Public Health

Caring for our caregivers during COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 global outbreak, the coming weeks and months are likely to be a stressful time for those who work on the front lines of health care. Access helpful resources to navigate these challenges.

Leadership Feb 25, 2020

Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD: Providing care to struggling veterans

AMA member Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD, began her health career as a clinical psychologist, but pursued medicine to better understand and treat medical and mental health conditions.

Payment & Delivery Models Jan 23, 2020

How integrated behavioral health can transform practices

Patients are looking to access behavioral health services. Integrating behavioral health boosts clinical outcomes while cutting strain on primary care doctors.

Patient Support & Advocacy Jan 22, 2020

High court ruling must avoid encouraging involuntary commitment

Physicians strike a delicate balance in deciding whether patients with serious mental illnesses require involuntary commitment. A new case could create more legal exposure for doctors making such hard calls.

Ethics Jan 22, 2020

When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond?

Because epidemics are complex, coordinated responses across many disciplines are needed. Find out more from the AMA.

Population Care Jan 17, 2020

Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients

That’s one practice tip from a physician expert who explains why there needs to be a greater emphasis on geriatrics in medical training.

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How a dedicated respiratory symptom clinic minimizes COVID-19 burden

COVID-19: How to persuade patients to practice social distancing

Who determines where physicians and other health care workers can eat or drink while at work?

What is the issue?

How does an extended prescription duration help your patients and your practice?

What is the issue?

Medical education in 2020: How we got here, where we’re headed

Why medical residents play key role in improving patient safety

These 3 AMA medical student members have met their Match

Medical students match in record numbers, celebrate virtually

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Annual Meeting travel, hotel and child care

HOD Annual Meeting agenda

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

IMGS elections

RFS Annual Meeting agenda & resources

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 23, 2020

National Doctors' Day takes on much greater meaning this year

Mental Health

Managing mental health during COVID-19

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

Caring for our caregivers during COVID-19

Jenny Boyer, MD, JD, PhD: Providing care to struggling veterans

How integrated behavioral health can transform practices

High court ruling must avoid encouraging involuntary commitment

When global health emergencies strike, how should doctors respond?

Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients

Membership Moves Medicine™