Despite the circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall suicide rate in the U.S. decreased in 2020 compared to 2019. While these results are optimistic, physicians should continue to screen patients for depression and suicidal ideation.
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In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve, we must practice social distancing. But what effect will this have on mental health and the so-called “Loneliness Epidemic?” Find out how you can remain connected while following social distancing guidelines!
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Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. We’d like to start by wishing all nurses a happy National Nurses Week! To celebrate, take our #NationalNursesWeek QUIZ: A) There are roughly as many nurses in America as residents of Los Angeles B) Florence Nightingale is not just the mother of modern nursing, but …