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Detecting, assessing suicidal ideation during COVID-19Drs. Greg Simon and Megan Gary share how new processes improved suicide risk identification when mental health visits went virtual.
How infrastructure projects can better accommodate health and equityA new brief spotlights health impact assessments as a process to improve planning for major developments.
How do you know when you’re depressed?Like the “chicken or the egg,” it’s difficult to say which comes first—depression or related physical symptoms such as: fatigue, headache, back pain, trouble sleeping, and digestive problems. Evidence shows depression can have a direct effect on your body, taking away your energy and slowing you down.
Electronic health records study offers insights on medical cannabis useNew research, led by KPWHRI investigators, examines providers’ notes to understand patients’ cannabis use and health conditions.
Evidence for managing menopause symptomsWhat are a woman’s options for symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, or sleep problems? Here’s the evidence about herbs, yoga, and more.
7 ways to protect your brain — and your thinking powerBicyclists aren’t the only ones trying to avoid head injuries and other causes of dementia. Here’s advice for you.
Study examines racial inequity in suicide prediction modelsKaiser Permanente researchers stress need to test how prediction models perform in all racial, ethnic groups.
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