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COVID-19 and Telepsychiatry in Iran
During the first wave of COVID-19 in Iran, several mental health care delivery problems were observed. In this commentary, the authors provide suggestions to address these challenges, especially given that subsequent waves of COVID-19 are expected.
Development of a Child and Adolescent Tele-Partial Hospitalization Program (tele-PHP) in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted delivery of mental health services. This article describes the development and implementation of child and adolescent tele-partial hospitalization programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rapid Transition to Telehealth in a Community Mental Health Service Provider During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This report describes the rapid transition from in-person to telehealth interventions in a community mental health service in Michigan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to find out more.Â
A Call for Increased Psychiatric Training in Emergency Medicine: Physician Attitudes Toward Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Borderline Personality Disorder
Substance use disorders and borderline personality disorder are highly stigmatized within medicine and society. This study evaluated emergency medicine physician attitudes toward patients with these disorders.
Quantifying the Impact of Patient-Practice Relationship Quality on the Levels of the Average Annual Antidepressant Practice Prescribing Rate in Primary Care in England
Does patient experience of a general practice relate to the volume of antidepressant prescribing at that practice? This study from England examined how antidepressant prescribing rates relate to specific National Health Service survey metrics.
Disparities and Variables Associated With Physical Restraint for Acute Agitation in a Nonpsychiatric Emergency Department
What variables impact the likelihood of psychiatric patients being physically restrained? This study examined risk factors for and alternatives to the use of restraints in these patients.
A Self-Compassion Group Intervention for Patients Living With Chronic Medical Illness: Treatment Development and Feasibility Study
Self-compassion-based interventions train people to be kind to themselves during life's difficulties. This article examines the feasibility of a 4-session intervention for midlife and older adults with chronic medical conditions.
Yes, Nurse Practitioners Deliver Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can improve the quantity and quality of psychiatric care. Read this informative letter to the editor to find out more.
Capacity Assessment and Involuntary Commitment in Psychiatric and Medical Settings: Clinical, Legal, and Cultural Considerations
Have you ever wondered what criteria need to be satisfied before a patient can be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital? Read this article to explore the clinical, legal, and cultural considerations regarding this topic.
Rare Encounters: Medical Students Give Assertive Community Treatment Team Visits Rave Reviews
Assertive community treatment (ACT) teams are an underutilized medical student teaching tool. This article describes the history, evolution, and structure of an ACT program and includes student reviews.
Attitudes Toward Individuals With Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders Among Resident Physicians
Do resident physicians tend to have negative attitudes toward patients with mental illness and substance use disorders? This study explores residents' attitudes and offers solutions to improve them. Read on to find out more.
Development and Theoretical Approach to an Adaptive Text Message Program to Promote Well-Being and Health Behaviors in Primary Care Patients
Patients increasingly want to use their mobile devices to obtain health content. Could utilization of adaptive text message programs that provide specific health messages based on patient input be an effective way to promote health? Read this informative article to find out more.
