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In 2022, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that over one-fifth of Americans ages 18 and older — approximately 23% — live with a mental illness. These disorders influence not only a person’s emotional well-being, but also their ability to perform day-to-day...
For healthcare providers, the initial clinical interview with a patient experiencing symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) represents a crucial moment. These early conversations lay the foundation for potentially life-changing treatment, revealing far more than diagnostic...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) presents unique diagnostic challenges that make accurate BDD assessment crucial for healthcare providers. As a complex condition often mistaken for other mental health disorders, BDD requires careful evaluation using clinical tools and structured...
Healthcare providers including primary care providers often encounter patients struggling with various mental health conditions. One frequently misunderstood disorder is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Understanding what BDD is and how it manifests is crucial for providing...
Increasing numbers of children and adolescents are suffering from mental health issues, made even worse by the long-term effects of isolation during COVID-19. The statistics are alarming: approximately 20% (one in five) children aged three to 17 have a diagnosable mental,...
The United States is in an undeniable mental health crisis. Issues like depression and anxiety are receiving increased attention by the media and government agencies. But the bulk of these conversations center on adult care, leaving out the millions of children and adolescents...
Comorbid bipolar disorder and substance abuse presents a treatment challenge for any SUD provider. The two conditions have a complex relationship, and the interplay between diagnoses differs for every patient. Effective treatment requires SUD clinics to consider these...
The prevalence of dangerous substance use has increased significantly in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating usage. Key findings in the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services'...
Use of the digital Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.) streamlines administering of mental health screening and assessments at participating Estonia Hospitals
ATLANTA, September 9, 2024 – Proem Behavioral Health, developer of the evidence-based clinical...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) have become increasingly common in the general population. According to the 2022 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 16.7% of adolescents and adults 16.7% of adolescents and adults ages 12 and up qualified for diagnosis...
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