Is Depression Genetic?
Depression has a strong genetic component, but genes aren’t the only factor. Individual life experiences and your environment also play a part. The connection between these three factors may be the key.
988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline Has Been Contacted More Than 16M Times Since Launch, Research Letter Says
HealthDay (6/11, Gotkine) reports a research letter published in JAMA Network Open says “opportunities remain to increase use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.” The researchers calculated that “between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024, 988 was contacted 16,333,707 times nationally, with 11.0 percent of contacts rerouted to the Veterans Crisis Line.”
Engaging With Patients & the Community Outside the Exam Room
Robust data exists regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. In medical school and residency, we are often instructed on the importance of patient communication in enhancing patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional satisfaction.
Adults Aged 18 To 49 Years Who Use Cannabis For Medical Reasons Have Higher CUD Rates Compared With Adults Who Only Use Cannabis Recreationally, Research Finds
Healio (1/28, Mahoney) reports, “Adults aged 18 to 49 years who used cannabis for medical reasons had higher rates of cannabis use disorder [CUD] compared with adults who only used cannabis recreationally, according to a research letter.”
Almost One In Five Physicians Experienced PTSD During COVID-19 Pandemic, Research Suggests
MedPage Today (7/24, DePeau-Wilson) reports, “Nearly 1 in 5 physicians experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review and meta-analysis.”
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