Behavioral Health

I Went Into Healthcare to Treat a Person, Not a Disease

August 27, 2019

Dr. William Cooke, Facility Medical Director (FMD), at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana, part of the LifePoint Group, saw a problem in his community about 15 years ago. In 2004, he opened a medical office in neighboring Austin, Indiana, called Foundations Family Medicine. Prior to this clinic, there had not been accessible healthcare in...

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Beyond Clinical Medicine Episode 5: TeleBehavioral Health

May 30, 2019

Listen in on conversations with leading clinicians across the country that cover all the things they don’t teach you in residency in our new podcast Beyond Clinical Medicine. What is TeleBehavioral Health and how can it impact patient care? In episode 5, Dr. Strauss speaks with Dr. James Horst, DO, FACN, National Medical Director of...

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Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month 2023

September 26, 2023

By Dr. Jim Horst, National Medical Director, Acute Behavioral Health Why It’s Important to Recognize Suicide Prevention Month Every September, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States (1). Suicide is a serious public health concern that impacts all people, regardless of age,...

Suicide Prevention and Awareness

September 1, 2022

By Daniel Sussman, MD, Regional Medical Director, Acute Behavioral Health Services September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and break the stigma around seeking treatment for mental health issues. During this time, the healthcare industry must prioritize suicide prevention and well-being not only for patients, but also for the clinicians...

The Importance of Maintaining Mental Well-Being

May 16, 2022

By Janice Rice, DO, Facility Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, Southwest General Brunswick May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to prioritize mental well-being. Throughout the month, we fight the stigma of mental illness, provide resources for those in crisis and share education on this vital topic. Prioritizing Your Mental Wellness It’s no secret...

Is it “Winter Blues” or Seasonal Affective Disorder?

December 13, 2021

"Winter blues" can affect us all, but for some Seasonal Affective Disorder is a persistent, sometimes debilitating health issue. Read more.

World Mental Health Day 2021

October 10, 2021

This year, World Mental Health Day could not have come at a more crucial time. Anyone with even a casual interest in current affairs can’t escape the headlines around mental health issues.

Breaking the Stigma to Prevent Clinician Suicide

September 30, 2021

Clinicians across the country have shown unyielding dedication, unmatched determination and a commitment to patient care in the face of often insurmountable odds during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, they have experienced the burdensome emotional and physical toll of a seemingly never-ending wave of variants. The persistent exhaustion and anxiety associated with this amount...

Depression Screenings: Taking “Universal Precautions” Against Depression

September 14, 2021

By Richard Juman, PsyD, Director of Behavioral Health Policy and Regulations, Co-Chair, Clinician Resiliency Core Group As National Depression Screening Day approaches on October 7, it’s important to highlight the value of identifying depression. Both the World Health Organization and the United Nations Health Agency report that depression, on its own, is a leading...

Sustaining Resilience in the Ongoing Pandemic

August 11, 2021

If, during the dark pandemic winter of 2020 and 2021, someone had told you an effective COVID-19 vaccine would be developed but the pandemic would continue to rage, how would you have reacted? What if they told you it was because tens of millions of Americans refused to get vaccinated?

Daily Ways to Cope with Stress

May 24, 2021

By Richard Juman, PsyD, Director, TeamHealth Behavioral Health Policy and Regulations, Co-Chair, Clinician Resiliency Core Group Earlier this month, we talked about how coming out of the pandemic will shift how we think about mental well-being and the ways that we will continue to grapple with the ongoing mental health effects of COVID-19. Now, we...

Coming Out of COVID: The Stress of Beginning to Return to Normalcy

May 7, 2021

By Richard Juman, PsyD, Director, TeamHealth Behavioral Health Policy and Regulations, Co-Chair, Clinician Resiliency Core Group Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about mental health and well-being. Throughout the month, organizations nationwide help fight stigma, educate communities and provide support for the millions of Americans facing mental illness. This year,...

Beyond Clinical Medicine: Effective Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Options

February 11, 2021

Opioid misuse and addiction have devastating consequences for our communities. It is a serious national crisis, and caring for patients with substance use disorder is one of the greatest challenges of any emergency clinician. In this episode of Beyond Clinical Medicine, Dr. Randal Dabbs, TeamHealth Co-Founder, President of Practice Development and Chair of the TeamHealth Substance Use...

Best practices for clinical and telehealth documentation during COVID-19

October 13, 2020

By Hamilton Lempert, MD, TeamHealth Chief Medical Officer, Coding Policy The healthcare community continues to learn new information about COVID-19 and its impacts, making the important role of clinical documentation as valuable as ever. As always, to bill for the clinical services provided, clinicians must perform and document a History, Physical Exam and Medical Decision-Making...

OOPS! Optimizing Opioid Prescribing Strategies

August 27, 2020

By Randal L. Dabbs, MD, FACEP, FAAFP, TeamHealth Co-Founder, President, Practice Development, and Executive Sponsor, TeamHealth Substance Use Work Group Oh no! I gave too many, or too strong, or too soon, or for too long! But the patient is still in pain; can’t tolerate NSAIDS; toradol doesn’t help. I feel guilty that I only...

TeamHealth Celebrates Doctors’ Day 2020!

March 30, 2020

In celebration of Doctors’ Day, TeamHealth wants to let you know how much we appreciate your commitment to providing quality care to your patients every day. National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on March 30 in the United States. It’s a holiday that honors physicians for the work they do for their patients, the communities they...

Submit Your Story for Doctors’ Day 2020

March 17, 2020

“From a young age, I always knew that in some way, shape or form I wanted to help other people. I was really attracted to the closeness that comes from being a physician,” said Michael Corvini, MD, President, TeamHealth Southeast Group, as he tells us about why he became a physician. “For me, the opportunity...