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Mental Health
Epidemics Within the Pandemic: Shifting Priorities and Opportunities for Addressing Opioid and Mental Health Crises During Covid-19
May 06, 2021
Deaths by suicide and by substance use disorders have reached epidemic proportions, creating the tragic “perfect storm” of epidemics within a pandemic. A survey conducted by PRECISIONvalue of population health priorities among health systems and health plans since the onset of Covid-19 suggests that while mental health conditions have risen in priority, opioid use disorders have become alarmingly deprioritized.
Three Population-Level Steps for Dealing With the Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19
April 10, 2020
Proactive steps could head off some of the worst consequences of the pandemic.
More Brain Health Promotion Efforts Needed
July 23, 2019
Why researchers say current brain disorder prevention approaches aren’t adequate.
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
July 12, 2019
New findings challenge the notion that there is a looming mental health crisis in the U.S. and that the crisis is being caused by technology.
Mental Healthcare Needs Are Increasing
June 30, 2019
A study finds that more and more Americans are facing significant mental health issues.
How Outpatient Services Can Impact Mental Health
June 18, 2019
The steps health executives should take to improve mental healthcare.
Why Anthem’s Beacon Mental Health Buy Makes Sense
June 14, 2019
With Anthem’s announcement that it will acquire Beacon Health Options, analysts say it makes for insurers to get more into mental healthcare.
How Digital Interventions Improve Mental Health
March 16, 2019
A new study has revealing findings about using an automated web and mobile well-being intervention to treat mental health.
Community Organization Model Tackles Veterans’ Mental Health Issues
February 10, 2019
A group of community providers around Charlotte, North Carolina, joined to create a special workgroup to ensure that veterans have the best possible support to lead healthy lives.