mental health

AMA Update 204: California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians

13 de octubre de 2022 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:45 0 Comments

In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, Diana Ramos, MD, shares what her new role as California’s surgeon general means to her and how physicians’ clinical experience can prepare them for leadership roles within government. She also discusses the first National Latino/Latina Physicians Day #NLPD and why it matters. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Email Dr. Ramos your health questions, concerns and community issues at DoctoraDiana@osg.ca.gov.

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AMA Update 183: Mental health stigma & physician well-being with Christine Yu Moutier, MD

6 de septiembre de 2022 casimedicos AMA Update 00:17:57 0 Comments

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week to #StopSuicide, Christine Yu Moutier, MD, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in New York, joins to discuss dismantling the stigma around seeking mental health treatment. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Dial 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 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S.

Register for AMA’s live webinar “Dismantling Stigma for All: Addressing Physician and Patient Mental Health and Suicide Risk” on Thursday, Sept. 8, at noon Central time, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/events/addressing-physician-and-patient-mental-health

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