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Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Trump-Musk Split Unleashes Tidal Wave of Emotion and Unsolicited Advice
The U.S. added millions of marriage counselors to its payrolls this week. At least that's what it seemed like.
New York Times
13-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
What's Going On With Boys and Young Men? We Want to Hear From You.
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Medscape
12-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
More US Patients Choose Talk Therapy Over Psychotropics
Use of psychotherapy without medications increased among US outpatients between 2018 and 2021, while psychotropic medication–only treatment declined, new research showed. In addition, social workers and counselors assumed a larger role in mental health care as involvement of psychiatrists decreased. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data trends from four representative surveys of the US household population included in the 2018-2021 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. They focused on nearly 18,000 adult outpatient mental health–related visits, including more than 6000 psychotherapy visits. Psychotherapy or counseling was defined broadly as treatment for specific mental health disorders, primarily involving talk-based interaction between the patient and a mental health professional. Participants received either psychotherapy alone, psychotropic medication alone, or both. The fully adjusted analysis controlled for age, sex, and psychological distress measured using the Kessler-6 scale. TAKEAWAY: From 2018 to 2021, the use of psychotherapy without medications by adults receiving outpatient mental health care increased significantly (fully adjusted difference, 2.8%; 95% CI, 0.6%-5.0%), but the use of psychotropic medication alone declined (fully adjusted difference, −3.4%; 95% CI, −6.2% to −0.7%). The mean number of psychotherapy visits per patient increased (adjusted difference, 2.1%; 95% CI, 0.6%-3.7%), with a significant increase noted among patients with mild or moderate distress. Social workers and mental health counselors provided psychotherapy to an increased proportion of patients (adjusted difference, 17.7%; 95% CI, 13.0%-22.5%), whereas the involvement of psychiatrists decreased (adjusted difference, −6.7%; 95% CI, −11% to −2.4%). Among patients receiving psychotherapy, treatment with anxiolytics/hypnotics decreased significantly (adjusted difference, −6.2%; 95% CI, −10% to −2.5%) as did treatment with antipsychotics (adjusted difference, −4.3%; 95% CI, −7.6% to −1%). IN PRACTICE: 'After years of American mental health care moving toward greater use of psychiatric medications, the pendulum has started swinging back toward are becoming more willing to seek out and stick with psychotherapy,' lead author Mark Olfson, MD, MPH, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York City, said in a press release. SOURCE: The study was published online on May 1 in The American Journal of Psychiatry . LIMITATIONS: The study was limited by reliance on self-reported data, lack of diagnostic precision, and exclusion of important populations residing in institutional settings. It could not determine whether psychotherapy trends reflected changes in patients or practice. Additional limitations were the broad survey definition of psychotherapy, unmeasured treatment effectiveness, and lack of adjustment for multiple comparisons. DISCLOSURES: The investigators reported having no relevant conflicts of interest.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ysleta ISD offers $5,000 resignation incentive for up to 400 teachers, administrators
EL PASO, Texas (EL PASO MATTERS) — The Ysleta Independent School District is offering teachers, counselors and administrators a $5,000 incentive to voluntarily resign to help reduce personnel costs as it prepares its budget for the coming school year. In an email sent out to administrators obtained by El Paso Matters this week, YISD states it is offering to buy out the first 400 qualified employees to submit their resignation notice early. The incentive is open to those in full-time administrative positions or those employed under Chapter 21 contracts – typically teachers, counselors, administrators and others that require state certification, according to the letter. The district states the incentive applies only to those who were already planning to resign or retire from the district at the end of their 2024-25 contract. Employees have until May 29 to submit the resignation notice to the district's human resources office to qualify for the incentive. The resignation would be effective on the employee's last day of duty this school year. 'Due to declining enrollment and in preparation for the upcoming school year, the early notification incentive is being offered to ensure proper staffing at our campuses and support the effective use of district funds,' YISD officials said in an email statement to El Paso Matters. No other details on the buyout were made available, and the district didn't respond to questions about how much the resignations are estimated to save the district in personnel costs or whether it intended to implement layoffs if 400 employees don't take the incentive. During an April board meeting, YISD officials estimated the district would generate $368.3 million in revenue under the current school financing laws, but did not reveal its projected expenses or whether they expect a deficit. Last year, the YISD board approved a $408.2 million budget with a $17.2 million deficit. The district has also considered taking out a $25 million loan to cover its payroll expenses if it depletes its cash reserves while awaiting payment from the state. The YISD buyout offer comes as school districts throughout the region attempt to cut their budgets to address ongoing budget deficits. Socorro ISD this week laid off 43 teachers after also offering incentives for early retirement and resignations. SISD had initially said it planned to lay off up to 300 employees. EPISD is closing eight elementary schools over the next two years to reduce expenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
