Many people with mental health or substance use disorders experience stigma and perceived biases when seeking medical care—not directly related to their mental health—in a hospital Emergency Department (ED/ER), according to research by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Medical students who want to specialize in primary care can take advantage of an accelerated pathway to residency training.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young adults. But for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the crisis is even worse.  A study highlights a critical yet overlooked public health crisis: the rising risk of suicide among young adults with IDD. Despite common misconceptions, individuals with IDD face heightened vulnerability due to social isolation, trauma, limited support, and systemic gaps in mental health care. The need for tailored prevention strategies is urgent to address this growing need.