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Generation Z is in mental health crisis – telehealth can help

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Study after study has shown that stressors such as social media, bullying, loneliness and the pandemic are causing and exacerbating a wide array of mental health challenges among high school and college kids. And healthcare resources are not always readily available to help them.

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How virtual care can help ease the rural mental health crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Southwest Rural Health Research Center has identified mental health concerns and addiction as the first and second most important priorities for rural health stakeholders, according to a May 2023 policy brief. Colleges and universities are not immune to healthcare access issues, especially those based in rural areas.

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Telehealth groups urge DEA to release virtual e-prescribing rules

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With current pandemic-era flexibilities for telemedicine set to expire at the end of 2024, several telehealth groups and major health systems are calling on the U.S. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Email: afox@himss.org Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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How Artificial Intelligence Could Completely Transform Mental Health

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alexey Shalimov, Founder and CEO at Eastern Peak Mental health profoundly impacts human relationships, productivity, and overall wellness. This article will focus on the use of AI for mental healthcare and its potential to revolutionize the ways we give and receive mental health services.

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Is Mental Health ready for Generative AI?

Lloyd Price

It is important to ensure that these models are not used to generate content that could be harmful to individuals or groups. Acceptance by patients and clinicians: Generative AI is a new technology, and it may take time for patients and clinicians to accept it as a legitimate form of mental healthcare.

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Biden has big plans for mental health, but will they work?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced a strategy to address the country's mental health crisis, which has reached staggering levels amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you see Biden’s plan for virtual care as being effective in addressing mental health needs? Where to begin!

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Closing the gap: Organizations move to telepsychiatry and hybrid therapy to expand mental health services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Telepsychiatry plays a critical role in improving access to mental health care, with over one in three outpatient visits being delivered by telehealth, according to Kaiser Family Foundation (for example, 35% and 38% of outpatient visits were over telehealth for depression or anxiety, respectively). ” he said.