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One of the biggest barriers to seeking mental health care is stigma. While I can point to some studies that show this all over the world, the…
Although people with schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder and other serious psychiatric disorders worldwide have been less likely to get vaccinated…
I’ve written already about the mental health toll the COVID-19 pandemic and associated management strategies, such as physical distancing, are…
Much advice has appeared in the media over the past two months about how to manage anxiety, depression and other…
New research about short-term, limited-duration health plans shows that none of the plans studied covered pre-existing conditions and all had…
A recent report indicates that health insurers are failing to comply with mental health parity laws for people with employer-sponsored…
Covering mental health issues among older adults first means understanding the differences between issues of social isolation, loneliness, depression, and…
Older adults’ mental health needs are often missed or misdiagnosed. Improving knowledge and services is essential and must be addressed…
Half of the nation’s 40 million family caregivers are performing complicated medical/nursing tasks for their family members and friends, including…
Mental and physical health often go hand in hand, but for many older adults, mental health conditions can be missed…