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fromPsychology Today
1 day agoIntegrating Mental Health Into Medical Care
Fragmented care leaves underlying medical and mental health causes untreated, worsening chronic conditions and driving repeated emergency visits.
If you're like most people, you've probably stretched the truth at a doctor's appointment. That could look like lying about how much you drink each week, how much you exercise, your depression symptoms or your thoughts on taking a new medication. In fact, a University of Utah study found that anywhere from 60% to 80% of adults lie to their doctors about their lifestyle habits.