mental health stigma

AMA Update 493: New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more

14 de agosto de 2024 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:40 0 Comments

Who is the new CEO of APA? What are some examples of AI in psychiatry? How did COVID affect mental health? Why is access to mental health care important? Dr. Marketa Wills, the CEO and medical director of the American Psychiatric Association joins to discuss the importance of breaking the stigma of mental, self-care in medicine and shares AI in psychiatry examples. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew

☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. Wondering what is the mental health hotline number? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://ama-assn.co/988Lifeline

💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of healthcare professionals and safeguard physician well-being. Get physician mental health resources at: https://ama-assn.co/DrLornaBreen

🧠 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources and mental health services available at: https://ama-assn.co/HHS_FindTreatment

📞 Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

💻 AMA & Manatt Health on accelerating behavioral health integration through telehealth: https://ama-assn.co/BHI_telehealth

🥼 Go to https://ama-assn.co/FightingForDocs to learn more about our AMA advocacy priorities, including:
▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

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AMA Update 442: Fixing the physician credentialing process to reduce mental health stigma in health care

8 de abril de 2024 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:41 0 Comments

What is medical credentialing and why is it important? What questions should be asked about mental health? Is mental health treatment becoming less stigmatized?

Our guests are Steven Defossez, MD, vice president of clinical integration at the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, and Stefanie Simmons, MD, chief medical officer for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🏆 Read more about 2 big wins on physician credentialing that support well-being: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/2-big-wins-physician-credentialing-will-support-well-being

🪪 AMA resources for doctors and Debunking Regulatory Myths on The Joint Commission and Federation of State Medical Boards #FSMB credentialing: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental

📑 Are you a medical resident with questions about physician licensing and types of credentialing in healthcare? Check out: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/licensing-and-credentialing-bodies-inquiry-physician-mental

📇 Access AMA physician profiles and credentialing services: https://amacredentialingservices.org/

💜 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being. Learn more about physician mental health services at: https://drlornabreen.org/

☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more.

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

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