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Despite More Symptoms, COVID-Era Mental Healthcare Claims Decrease

HealthPayerIntelligence , 05-06-2021

Mental healthcare claims have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic even though more adults have reported symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Mental health resources

Scripps National News , 05-06-2021

Anthem released its first ever State of the Nation’s Mental Health report while Mental Health America has a new toolkit to help people transition back into public life.

What the Health Care Industry Can Learn From Amazon and Netflix

U.S. News & World Report , 05-05-2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may help push the nation’s health system toward an easier and more consumer-friendly digital experience.

Majority of healthcare decision-makers prioritize virtual care delivery, says Philips report

Healthcare IT News , 05-05-2021

A whopping 89% of U.S. healthcare leaders say they’re currently heavily investing in telehealth, though many expect to shift gears toward artificial intelligence in the future.

EXPLORING THE STATE OF OUR NATION’S MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT PROVIDERS ARE SAYING

ThinkAnthem , 05-04-2021

The U.S. is currently experiencing a dramatic increase in behavioral health needs, in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to listening to those on the front lines of the pandemic and analyzing our own data to deepen our understanding of the communities we serve.

Americans are not getting the mental health treatment they need, report says

CNN , 05-03-2021

Americans are not getting the mental health assistance they need during the worst pandemic of the last century, according to the inaugural State of the Nation’s Mental Health report released Monday by Anthem.

How the Closure of In-School Learning Damaged U.S. Children’s Mental Health During the Pandemic

TIME , 04-29-2021

Nobody ever believed the pandemic would go easy on children. The virus might target them less directly than it targets older people, but other challenges—the loss of school, the loss of play, the loss of time with friends—would exact their own emotional toll.

Two or more of these risk factors during pregnancy may increase a child’s risk of mental health problems years later, study says

USA Today , 04-28-2021

Doctors have long known that unplanned pregnancies in women with certain chronic health problems and exposure in the womb to substances like drugs and alcohol can lead to a child’s increased risk for psychiatric or behavioral problems.