Tag: depression
Physician Depression and Suicidality
As physicians, we frequently care for patients with depression and suicidal ideations. On occasion, we may also have to treat patients who have actively attempted suicide via methods such as medication overdose or self-inflicted... read more
AAP: Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
The 2017 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (Periodicity Schedule) have been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and represents a consensus of AAP and the Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule... read more
Measuring Moral Distress Among Critical Care Clinicians
Moral distress is a common experience among critical care professionals, leading to frustration, withdrawal from patient care, and job abandonment. The Italian Moral Distress Scale-Revised is a valid and reliable instrument... read more
High rate of depression and suicidal thoughts among medical students
A review and analysis of nearly 200 studies involving 129,000 medical students in 47 countries found that the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms was 27 percent, that 11 percent reported suicidal thoughts during... read more
COPD Awareness Month 2016: Atrial fibrillation, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, and asthma
November is COPD Awareness Month, so in light of this we present our articles discussing COPD and related topics, such as atrial fibrillation, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, asthma, and ulcerative... read more
Fear of stigma or sanction keeps many doctors from revealing mental health issues
Even as doctors across America encourage their patients to share concerns about depression, anxiety and other concerns, so they can get help from modern treatments, a new study suggests the doctors may be less likely to seek... read more
High Prevalence of Depression Following ICU Stays
Research shows people discharged from intensive care are at a high risk for developing depression, and a new study suggests that number is as high as 1 in 3.... read more
Depression affects one in three patients after intensive care
Almost one in three people discharged from hospital intensive care units (ICUs) has clinically important and persistent symptoms of depression, according to research published in the journal Critical Care Medicine.... read more
This Group of Moms Is Twice As Likely to Experience Postpartum Depression
Up to 1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression - characterized by extreme sadness, anxiety, and guilt following childbirth - according to the American Psychological Association.... read more
