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Financial Stress and Mental Health: Considering the New $24,000 Health Plan Cost from KFF

Health Populi

There is growing evidence on the connection between people’s financial health and their mental health, explored and explained in Understanding the Mental-Financial Health Connection , a study published by the Financial Health Network. consumers said paying a health care bill was stressful. .

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Do Mental Health Apps Sell Your Client’s Sensitive Data to Data Brokers?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

A February 2023 report published by researcher Joanne Kim outlines the results of a two-month study of how data brokers sell sensitive data mental health data collected from mHealth mental health apps. These companies include BetterHelp , Cerebral, GoodRX, Monument, and Workit Health.

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Older Adults & Virtual Reality Mental Health

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Older adults are at greater risk of developing the mental health consequences associated with poor well-being, including depression, loneliness, mood disorders, physical health issues like heart disease, and more rapid physiological health declines (Hawkley & Cacioppo, 2007 ). Virtual Reality Mental Health.

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Why Having Pets is Good for Your Mental Health? Top 5 Reasons

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Science supports that owning a pet can be good for your mental health. According to some studies [1] dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, encourage exercise, and improve human health. But what do pets do to contribute to some good impact on our mental health? Let’s check out these top five reasons.

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Virtual care for mental health is here to stay

Henry Kotula

The uncertainty and isolation of the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on mental health. And with access to behavioral health services already challenged before the pandemic, many patients have been turning to telemedicine for support.

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8 Benefits of Meditation to Mental Health and Well-Being

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Benefits of Meditation to Mental Health and Well-Being. Meditation offers numerous benefits for one’s mental health and overall well-being. Here are 10 benefits of meditation for mental health and well-being. Stress may be detrimental to one’s physical and mental health. Stress Reduction.

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Treating Mental Health through Telehealth: Understanding Physician and Consumer Willingness

American Well

Approximately one in five adults in the United States has a mental illness, 1 but only 41% of those with a mental illness receive the necessary treatment. Telehealth can play an important role in improving access to mental health care and can help eliminate the stigma associated with seeking treatment.