Posts tagged Leadership
The Problem of Insurance Company Physicians Blocking Medical Care
The Problem of Insurance Company Physicians Blocking Medical Care

What is really happening behind the scenes at insurance companies to block patients from more expensive (and sometimes more effective) medical treatments? This article discusses the need for transparency and reform of the involvement of “hired gun” physicians in routine denials of medical coverage.

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AdvocacyLen Lantz, MDThe Psychiatry ResourceAdvocacy, Mental Health, Mental Health Parity, Treatment, Insurance, Physician, Psychiatrist, Psychiatry, Justice, Discrimination, Ethics, FDA, Hostile, Legislation, Leadership, Management, Financial, Peers, Parity, Quality, Review, AppealComment
Building Independence: Teaching Your Child When and How to Ask for Help
Building Independence: Teaching Your Child When and How to Ask for Help

It’s counterintuitive to many people that requesting and receiving help is a necessary skill in developing and sustaining independence. This article discusses a framework for developing these skills in your kids.

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ParentingLen Lantz, MDThe Psychiatry ResourceParenting, Helping, Children, Child, Skill, social skills, Family, Anxiety, Adolescent, Independence, Kids, Kid, Feedback, Planning, Leadership, Inner Critic, Resilience, Avoidance, Mindset, MindfulnessComment
Universal Screening for Depression and Sustained Sadness in Kids to Prevent Youth Suicide
Universal Screening for Depression and Sustained Sadness in Kids to Prevent Youth Suicide

Screening kids for depression (and sustained sadness) and connecting them with mental health services is an effective step in preventing suicide in youth. This article reviews recent research that supports this intervention and includes other data that shows this approach to be logical, strategic, and a high-yield use of suicide prevention funding.

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AdvocacyLen Lantz, MDThe Psychiatry ResourceLeadership, Advocacy, Wellness, Child, Computer, Children, Depression, Diagnosis, Kid, Kids, Happiness, Internet, Measurement, Mental Health, Privacy, Rating, School, Suicide, Treatment, Therapy, Anxiety, Symptoms, Psychotherapy, Bully, BullyingComment
Kung Fu Psychiatry Becomes The Psychiatry Resource
Kung Fu Psychiatry Becomes The Psychiatry Resource

The Covid-19 pandemic has fueled racism directed at Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) people, and people of color continue to battle against structural racism, cultural appropriation and cultural insensitivity. This article addresses the reasons why Kung Fu Psychiatry is changing its name to The Psychiatry Resource.

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AdvocacyLen Lantz, MDThe Psychiatry ResourceLeadership, Advocacy, Discrimination, Justice, Positive, Psychiatry, Respect, Wellness, PsychiatristComment