Crisis Resources
A tracked getting care dataset for our mental health coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Treatment-resistant depression definitions may overlook social causes
Clinical definitions of treatment-resistant depression, centered on failed drug trials, are being critiqued for not aligning with depression's...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Transgender Care in Federal Prisons
The Trump administration has filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to enforce a ban on gender-affirming medical treatments in federal prisons.
ADHD Linked to 30% Higher CVD Risk
A weekly medical podcast reviews studies on ADHD's link to cardiovascular disease, hospice care disparities, and IV iron for surgical anemia.
Reclassifying Muscle Dysmorphia to Improve Care for Boys and Men
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition characterized by a hyperfixation on building muscles, is often overlooked in boys and men, despite being a significant...
STAT Initiative Aims to Tackle Crisis of Trust in Science
STAT, a leading healthcare publication, has launched a new initiative to address the crisis of trust in science, with a focus on exploring the...
Prioritizing Care for People with Severe Mental Illness
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prioritize care for people with severe mental illness, who face significant physical health...
The Future of AI in Mental Health: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the field of mental health, experts are raising concerns about its safety, equity, and...
Medicaid to Stop Paying for Some Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
The Trump administration has announced that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors...
Federal Policy Complicates Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis
A new federal policy may hinder organizations' ability to distribute test strips that identify adulterants in street drugs, potentially increasing...
Shift in Perspective on SSRI Use During Pregnancy: Experts Advocate for Individualized Care
Recent research suggests that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may not pose significant risks when the...