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Strategic behavioral health guides for patient care

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What doctors wish patients knew about seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues. It is a form of depression linked to changing seasons. Two psychiatrists share more.

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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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Integrating Behavioral Health into Value-Based Care: Strategies for Success

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar will share real-world strategies for overcoming challenges in behavioral health integration.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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Can a psychedelic help treat generalized anxiety disorder?

A study of nearly 200 adults published in JAMA examines that question. Catch up with what else physicians are reading in JAMA Network journals.

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New hope for depression: What to know about SAINT therapy

Nicholas Trapp, MD, a psychiatrist with University of Iowa Health Care, explains how SAINT offers rapid, targeted brain stimulation to treat depression.

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New tool brings mental health parity problems to light

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services. 

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Key Behavioral Health CPT® Codes in Practice

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar will explore guidance on the latest coding updates, common pitfalls and real-world strategies to support accurate payment.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 21, 2025

In the news: FDA panel discusses risk of SSRIs during pregnancy, how the pandemic aged our brains, eating eggs may protect against Alzheimer’s and more.

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