Screen Time, Social Media, and Teen Mental Health: What Can Family Physicians Do?

Screen Time, Social Media, and Teen Mental Health - What Can Family Physicians Do Abstract Adolescent mental health has become a critical focus in both clinical practice and public health discussions. The rising prevalence of anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, attention difficulties, and self-harm behaviors among teenagers has intensified concern

Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety?

Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety  Abstract This paper evaluates whether family physicians should implement routine screening for depression and anxiety among all adult patients, including those who do not present with explicit mental health complaints. Depression and anxiety remain among the most prevalent non-communicable conditions

Managing Anxiety and Depression Without a Psychiatrist: Primary Care’s Expanding Mental Health Burden

Managing Anxiety and Depression Without a Psychiatrist: Primary Care’s Expanding Mental Health Burden   Abstract Purpose:This study examines the evolving role of primary care in addressing the growing burden of anxiety and depression, particularly in the context of an ongoing and severe shortage of mental health

Pathology Testing For ED Mental Health Emergencies

Pathology Testing For ED Mental Health Emergencies Overview This study aimed to assess the utilization and impact of pathology tests in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with mental health-related concerns. The primary focus was to determine the proportion of patients undergoing these tests and whether the results influenced

Chronic Pain Management Utilizing Virtual Interfacing Is Successful At Symptom Reduction

Chronic Pain Management Utilizing Virtual Interfacing Is Successful At Symptom Reduction Adults with chronic pain often face more significant mental health challenges and cognitive impairments. Psychological pain management programs, rooted in cognitive behavior therapy, are effective in improving these issues and can be delivered face-to-face or remotely, aiding in overcoming treatment

Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Study To Document Patient Fatigue

Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Study To Document Patient Fatigue Overview Children and adolescents who undergo treatment for brain tumors experience higher levels of fatigue compared to survivors of other childhood cancers. This study aimed to explore the longitudinal patterns of fatigue in pediatric brain tumor patients and identify risk factors associated with

Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms

Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms Overview The study aimed to investigate the correlation between swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, and symptoms of anxiety and depression following ischemic stroke. Conducted as part of the STROKE-CARD Registry study from 2020 to 2022, the research assessed dysphagia upon hospital admission, its persistence until discharge,

Screen Time, Social Media, and Teen Mental Health: What Can Family Physicians Do?