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Behavioral Health Side-Effects in the COVID Era

Health Populi

“This surge of people experiencing acute behavioral health problems…has the potential to further impact the healthcare system for years to come,” a report from McKinsey expects looking at the hidden costs of COVID-19’s impact on U.S. health care. could have a behavioral health need in 2021.

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Depression and Anxiety are Toxic Side Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Health Populi

These therapists got more referrals and saw fewer cancellations, and one-third treated patients who lived in a different state from their practice site, according to Patients with Depression and Anxiety Surge as Psychologists Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic from the American Psychological Association (APA). 11% saw more Asian patients.

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Getting Vaccinated Has Mental Health Benefits, Walgreens Finds

Health Populi

who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot have a welcoming side-effect: peace of mind and mental health, according to a survey conducted by Walgreens in April 2021. More likely to take limited risks during the pandemic compared with other health citizens. Most people in the U.S. A recent report from the U.S.

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What Pediatricians Need to Know About Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric Anxiety

Iris Telehealth

This is our second piece in our series on pediatric behavioral health conditions. Over the past few years, child and adolescent anxiety has become an increasingly common and concerning trend. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition for children and adolescents.

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CVS (mental)Health – the growth of mental health @ retail

Health Populi

“CVS wants to be your therapist, too,” the Wall Street Journal reported on 31st August , discussing the plans of retail stores, Big Box and pharmacies, adding mental health services to their growing health/care portfolios. The first chart comes out of my book, Health Citizenship: how a virus opened hearts and minds.

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Vita Health Announces $22.5M Series A Funding Round

Healthcare IT Today

Supports National Expansion of Critical Mission to Address Suicide Epidemic Vita Health , the first provider of clinically validated suicide prevention through innovative care management, announced today the close of a $22.5M Vita Health uniquely addresses some of the most challenging and costly areas of healthcare.

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Quick, Accessible, Inexpensive Health Care – A Retail Health Update from Amazon and Dollar General

Health Populi

” These two programs come from outside of the legacy health care system of so-called incumbents — hospitals, health systems, health insurance — leveraging two brand-names beloved to many consumers for convenience, price transparency, and sheer cost. Right outside the store.”