Faculty and residents, alike, need to prioritize their own well-being and take time for self-care and the care of loved ones.
Patients Diagnosed with Mental Health Distress, Then Vocal Issues Are Less Likely to Have Seen an Otolaryngologist
A look at to what extent mental health distress precedes or follows voice disorder diagnoses.
Doctors Need Mental Healthcare, Too
Depression Affects Two-Year Survival Rates in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Depression at time of treatment planning appeared to be as important a predictor of two-year survival as traditional clinical prognostic indicators.
Many Physicians Reluctant to Seek Mental Health Care Due to Licensing Concerns
A new report concludes that many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concerns about repercussions to their medical licensure.
Depression Primary Driver of Lost Productivity in Patients with CRS
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who are depressed are more likely to miss days of work or school than those without depression symptoms
Screening Tools for Mental Health Disorders
Common questionnaires, tests such as the Beck Depression Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale can help physicians assess patients’ moods, distress levels
