@reuters you probably know this but Hezbollah’s primary focus has always been defending Lebanon, particularly from Israeli aggression, as evident in the events of fall 2024. Framing it as a long-term threat to the US oversimplifies its role and regional dynamics. #fakenews

“Iranian-backed” is used as a loaded term in Western narratives to frame resistance groups as proxies of Iran, regardless of the group’s actual history or primary alliances. Hamas historically aligned with Arab states but this label simply serves geopolitical narratives.

What can we do?
Addressing the pipeline problem—through better incentives, higher pay, and reducing burnout—can help attract more providers to psychiatry. Innovative care models like virtual mental health can also bridge the gap
#MentalHealth #AccessToCare #PsychiatryShortage

The stakes are high
“Uncertainty, polarization, economic strain, natural disasters—all these worsen psychiatric illness,” says Robert Trestman of the APA. The strain on care systems will only grow if we don’t act now.

Why the shortage?
Psychiatry isn’t a top choice for med students. In 2024, only 3,246 of 66,816 residency applications went to psychiatry. Compare that to 15,451 for internal medicine. Low pay and high burnout are driving factors.

The growing need
Over the last 20 years, shifting workplace culture, the rise of social media, and the Covid-19 pandemic have taken a toll on mental health. The demand for psychiatric care is surging while the supply of providers isn’t keeping up.

These cases highlight the potential dangers faced by individuals in the healthcare sector, especially those involved in exposing corruption or navigating complex professional and personal challenges. #healthcare #unitedhealthcare

5. Daphne Caruana Galizia: A Maltese investigative journalist who exposed corruption in the healthcare sector, among other areas. In Oct 2017, she was killed by a car bomb. Her murder is believed to be linked to her investigations into high-profile corruption cases.

4. Debbie Kelly: A healthcare executive in San Antonio, Texas. In October 2009, she was shot and killed by her husband, Lars Itzo, who claimed he mistook her for an intruder. Investigators suspected the motive was related to marital issues, and Itzo was later convicted of manslaughter

3. Maria Cristina Jimenez: CEO of Coral Gables Hospital in Florida. In December 2022, she was fatally shot by her husband, Antonio Mazzorana, in an apparent murder-suicide. Reports suggest Mazzorana struggled with mental health issues and faced unemployment, which may have contributed to the tragedy

2. Babita Deokaran: Acting Chief Financial Officer at the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Health in South Africa. In August 2021, she was shot and killed outside her home. Deokaran was a whistleblower in a significant COVID-19 personal protective equipment procurement scandal.

1. Barry Sherman: Founder and CEO of Apotex, a Canadian pharmaceutical company. In December 2017, Sherman and his wife, Honey, were found murdered in their Toronto home. The case remains unsolved, with various theories suggesting motives ranging from personal vendettas to professional disputes.

12. “Eating sugar makes kids hyper.”
Wrong! Numerous studies show no link between sugar and hyperactivity—blame the environment or excitement!

11. “The Great Wall of China is visible from space.”
Wrong! It’s very hard to see from space without aid, as it blends into the landscape.