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Did you know that between 2016 and 2021, Psychiatry (+26.3%) saw the second most growth in first-year ACGME fellows and residents? 💡 This growth is prominently due to lifestyle choices—in particular the ability to control one’s own calendar. As psychiatry grows, there has also been an increase in interest in telepsychiatry. This allows patients who do not have immediate access to mental health services (eg, those who live in rural communities) to receive care from trained psychiatric clinicians. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfxEWa4S #RuralGME #RuralHealth

How cool is this that Vogue is talking about TMS, depression, and adolescents!? So can we call TMS high fashion now? I would certainly call it high psychiatry… But it should be accessible to all with depression and 2+ med failures (and no contradictions). TMS should not be a luxury. I am the proud owner of an FDA cleared neurocare group Apollo TMS device at Sweetgrass Psychiatry - Mount Pleasant, SC location. I have witnessed this device heal a lot of difficult to treat depression. It fills my public health oriented soul to charge insurance for this treatment instead of my patients. https://lnkd.in/eAc8QSza #transcranialmagneticstimulation #tms #hope #depression

Choosing the right EHR for your practice is crucial, especially with the current shifts in the market! Carlene MacMillan, MD, breaks down the process in a recent blog: "How to Choose the Best EHR for your Psychiatry Practice" and outlines 5 essential questions you should be asking. This comprehensive guide offers a framework to navigate the overwhelming EHR landscape and find your perfect fit. From understanding your needs to asking the right questions during demos, Dr. MacMillan covers it all! Ready to streamline your practice and enhance patient care? Download the EHR Buyer Spreadsheet provided in the blog to stay organized throughout your search. Seize the opportunity to discover your ideal EHR match! https://lnkd.in/gXFtFtqN #EHR #Psychiatry #HealthTech #PracticeManagement

🧠💡 Great Read for all Psychiatrists (and other providers)! 💡🧠 Check out this intriguing article titled "Lessons to psychiatrists-in-training from the CIA’s mind-control projects." It sheds light on the importance of reflection-based learning in medical residency programs. Evidence suggests that such practices can enhance empathy and equip trainees with better skills to navigate complex and challenging situations. Read more about this fascinating insight here: https://lnkd.in/e7ib3KuY #Psychiatry #MedicalEducation #ReflectionBasedLearning #Empathy #ComplexityManagement #MedicalTraining #CIA #MayoClinic #ProfessionalDevelopment

Stratified Psychiatry is a revolutionary approach to mental health care, recognizing the diversity of mental illnesses. It tailors treatment to individual patients by categorizing them into subgroups based on genetic, biological, and clinical markers. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) play a pivotal role, offering comprehensive patient data for data-driven insights. Genetic profiling, monitoring of biological markers, and clinical phenotyping guide personalized treatment plans. Real-time monitoring ensures timely adjustments. This approach reduces stigma, offers hope, and improves the quality of life for individuals with mental health conditions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gF2k9H87 #allinoneEHR #PrecisionPsychiatry #PersonalizedMentalhealthCare #GeneticMarkersinPsychiatry #DataDrivenTreatment #MentalHealthEHR #ReducingMentalHealthStigma

🧠 The OpenEMR Psychiatry Evaluation Form:  Your Key to Exceptional Mental Health Care 🌟 In the dynamic realm of psychiatry, precision and empathy are paramount. That's where the OpenEMR Psychiatry Evaluation Form steps in - a powerful tool designed to take your patient care to the next level. 🚀 💡 Picture this:  A seamless digital form that captures patient data in a breeze - from basic info to the nitty-gritty of medical and psychiatric history. It even has a spot for the elusive "chief complaint," a crucial piece of the puzzle. 👩⚕️📋 But it's not just about data entry;  it's about transformation. With fields for family psychiatric history, the impact of substance use, and those intricate nuances of mental status - appearance, behavior, mood, and cognitive function - this form paints a vivid picture of your patient's well-being. 🧐 And here's where the real magic happens:  The assessment and diagnosis section. Your initial diagnosis, potential differentials, and a well-structured treatment plan - whether it's medication, therapy, or referrals - are all in one place. It's a clinical decision-making game-changer. 🌈 📆 What's more, it doesn't stop there. It's your companion in the long run, with a follow-up plan that helps you schedule appointments and monitor medications. It ensures that your patient's mental health journey is a well-guided one. ⚖️ Legalities? Covered. Patient consent? Documented. Your digital signature and that of your patient - a click away. This form, integrated seamlessly into your OpenEMR system, empowers you to provide exceptional care with ease. 💪 🌐 So, if you're a psychiatrist aiming to elevate your practice, it's time to harness the power of technology. It's time to embrace the OpenEMR Psychiatry Evaluation Form and redefine the way you care for your patients. 🌞 👨⚕️ Consult with an expert to customize it to your specific needs, ensuring it aligns with legal and regulatory standards in your area. Your patients deserve the best, and this form is your key to delivering it. 🙌 Join the digital transformation in psychiatry and unlock new possibilities in patient care. Your practice's success is just a form away. 🚀 Let’s Talk: https://lnkd.in/gH3iBpET #MentalHealthMatters #Psychiatry #HealthTech #OpenEMR #PatientCare #DigitalTransformation

"I often think about what the future of psychiatry looks like. Not in a 'Jetsons' futuristic way, but more in terms of how psychiatrists can profoundly impact our patients’ mental health." Carlene MacMillan, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Osmind, encourages us to look beyond traditional methods in her thought-provoking article in MedCity News. Key Topics Covered: - Embracing Cutting-Edge Changes: How technological advancements are revolutionizing mental health care. - Breaking Down Silos: The importance of collaboration in psychiatry, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and patients. - Making Access a Priority: The need to ensure innovative treatments are available to all, leaving no patient behind. Dive into the full article for insightful perspectives on shaping psychiatry's future. https://lnkd.in/efE4_BV4 #MentalHealthInnovation #PsychiatryFuture #CollaborationInHealthcare #CarleneMacMillan #Osmind #AccessibleCare

Recent trends highlight Tasmania as a hotspot for locum psychiatrists, signalling a growing need for mental health services in the region. Jon & Jon is proud to be at the forefront of connecting skilled professionals with these crucial roles, ensuring seamless placements and competitive rates across Australia. But our commitment goes beyond just filling #locum vacancies; we strive to empower locum doctors with the knowledge and support they need to make better decisions during their locum journey and overall medical career. Read our latest update for insights into the #psychiatry #locum landscape and discover how Jon & Jon Medical is making a difference. #JonAndJonMedical #LocumPsychiatry #MentalHealthMatters #Tasmania #DoctorJobs #SupportLocums

100 Questions and Answers in #Psychiatry https://lnkd.in/d-DT2qTE

Older adults with bipolar disorder are some of the least understood of all psychiatry patients. Because the condition can shorten a person’s lifespan by as much as two decades, many patients simply don’t survive into their 60s, 70s and beyond to help inform research and clinical decision-making about what the ideal care for them should be. As a result, doctors and researchers who study the condition consider an “older adult” with bipolar disorder to be age 50 or older. “Folks lose one to two decades of life, so if you just focus on what we traditionally think of as seniors, age 65 or older, you're really not addressing the issue,” says UH psychiatrist Martha Sajatovic, MD, Director of the Neurological and Behavioral Outcomes Center and Willard W. Brown Chair in Neurological Outcomes. Even with this expanded definition of “older adult,” data on bipolar disorder is relatively scarce, Dr. Sajatovic says. “There’s not very much attention to what we need to do to support and treat people with bipolar disorder who are older,” she adds. “Many of them aren’t around, unfortunately. An additional and important burden to people living with bipolar disorder is stigma — negative societal attitudes and behaviors that are directed towards people with a mental health condition. Because they fear stigma or discrimination, people don't want to talk about it or seek help for their bipolar disorder. The other unfortunate thing that happens is when people get older, there can be a tendency to believe anything that happens in the brain is due to dementia or other kinds of conditions rather than bipolar disorder.” Some research to date has shown that bipolar disorder is indeed different in older adults, Dr. Sajatovic says. However, with more people now living longer, she says, much more study is needed. To that end, Dr. Sajatovic has helped lead an international coalition to invigorate the study of bipolar disorder in older adults. The Global Aging & Geriatric Experiments in Bipolar Disorder Database (GAGE‐BD) project is an integrated database, combining data from studies of older adults with bipolar disorder conducted by different sites from around the world. Funded by a grant from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD), the project includes Dr. Sajatovic and contributors from University of California at San Diego, Lady Davis Institute of McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and University Medical Centre Utrecht in the Netherlands. For more information about this research, please visit https://lnkd.in/gtM6azsw   #bipolardisorder #mentalhealth #patientsfirst