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4 Min Read

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.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

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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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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6 Min Read

The 12 factors that drive up physician burnout

To reduce the burden placed on doctors, health care systems must look at what external factors are adding to physician burnout. Find out more.

Physician Health
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6 Min Read

Survey: Doctors’ big COVID-19 worry is keeping their families safe

AMA survey reveals concerns of physicians and other health professionals as they cope with COVID-19. Learn how one university health system is using results to take action.

Physician Health
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Hit first in U.S. by COVID-19, Washington doctors eye safe reopening

Find out how the Washington State Medical Association continues to advocate for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic as reopening efforts begin.

Infectious Diseases
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Voicing the need for a national strategy for long-term well-being

Find out what should be included in a national prevention strategy on long-term health and well-being for physicians on the front lines of COVID-19.

Physician Health
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7 Min Read

Using the power of peer support to positively impact medicine

Learn how to use peer support to improve well-being and change the culture of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Physician Health
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COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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