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As Americans Start to Return-to-Work in the Summer of COVID, Mental Health is a Top Concern Among Employers

Health Populi

employers worry about workers’ mental health and substance use as employees begin returning to work in the summer of 2020. Larger employers are more likely to deal head-on with behavioral health benefits. Larger employers are more likely to deal head-on with behavioral health benefits. About 4 in 5 U.S.

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How telepsychiatry is helping chip away at the mental health crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It is no secret that the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis due to aggravated conditions from the pandemic exacerbated by of a shortage of mental health professionals, especially psychiatrists. As many as 80% of individuals seeking mental health treatment in the U.S.

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The Kids Aren’t OK: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in Children

TheraNest

Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The youth mental health crisis in the United States has reached a tipping point, with emergency rooms struggling to cope. You can also chat with them at [link].

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URAC CEO talks virtual care access, tele-mental health, post-COVID regs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare IT News interviewed Griffin to take a closer look at what he will be presenting at the HIMSS22 conference. Please describe some of the emerging technology models in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, and how they can help improve access to care for underserved populations.

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The Kids Aren’t OK: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in Children

TheraNest

Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The youth mental health crisis in the United States has reached a tipping point, with emergency rooms struggling to cope. You can also chat with them at [link].

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HIMSS24: Showcasing Clinical Benefits from Digital Health

Xealth

Dr. Shiuh and Aaron shared the substantial opportunity that digital health presents in empowering and engaging patients with their health and care teams in between appointments, and how ChristianaCare chose to implement digital health programs, leveraging a digital health platform to organize, distribute and help measure program success.

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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.