Commentary
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 23, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care has become an increasingly important topic in light of the cumulative stressors of social isolation, economic insecurity, anxiety and fears of infection, financial hardship, and the potential loss of...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 16, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction The purpose of this Commentary is to explore the ways in which the key elements of integrated care (integrating behavioral health care with primary care in an effort to improve and streamline complete care for the patient) are being incorporated...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 9, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
The opioid epidemic is raging within the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 40 states reporting increases in opioid-related overdoses and deaths. COVID-19 has disrupted health care services, disproportionately affecting already marginalized populations. Prior to...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 9, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
The National Academies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our resource center >> On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This is the first time the world has seen a...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 2, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
The National Academies are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our resource center >> Introduction Health professional educators around the world have demonstrated their ability to respond creatively to challenges posed by the...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 5, 2020 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is the largest public health surveillance system in the United States dedicated to monitoring a broad range of health-related behaviors among...
