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Patient Education On The Association Of Hormonal Contraception With Depression, Julia E. Hannigan
Patient Education On The Association Of Hormonal Contraception With Depression, Julia E. Hannigan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Hormonal contraceptive agents are widely used by women during their reproductive years. In recent years, research has been released linking hormonal contraception with the initiation of antidepressant medication and a first diagnosis of depression. More research is still warranted in order to further elucidate the relationship between hormonal contraception and depression, but current evidence prompts the necessity for shared decision making between clinicians and women considering treatment with hormonal contraceptive agents. The goal of this project is to give providers easily accessible patient educational materials in the form of epic smart phrases to aid in informed decision making.
Exercise Promotion For Patients With Mental Health Conditions In Milton, Vt, Pirapon Leo Chaidarun
Exercise Promotion For Patients With Mental Health Conditions In Milton, Vt, Pirapon Leo Chaidarun
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Depression and anxiety are two highly prevalent mental health conditions and can often occur together. Research shows that sustained low-intensity exercise releases chemicals that promote nerve cell growth in the brain, which helps regulate mood and relieve symptoms. Exercise may seem like a logical solution for mental health to those with a medical background, but may be a new idea to many patients who are unaware of the added benefits of staying active.
Meditation For Depression And Anxiety, Max Knapp
Meditation For Depression And Anxiety, Max Knapp
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Mental health is a major burden on residents of Vermont. Access to care is the most commonly cited cause. An evidence-based pamphlet was designed to empower providers to quickly and easily help patients start a meditation practice to help address such concerns.
Caregiver Burnout, Elizabeth Anne Lynch
Caregiver Burnout, Elizabeth Anne Lynch
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Caring for someone with advanced health care needs, dementia, or a difficult diagnosis can take a mental, physical and financial toll on the caregiver. It is important for providers to recognize, address and assist caregivers in as many ways as possible. Providing physicians with a readily available patient-education template in Epic may improve outreach and communication with increasingly isolated patients and caregivers and improve care for all without burdening physicians more.