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The pandemic has pushed children’s mental health and access to care to a ‘crisis point’

CNN , 07-22-2021

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Bailey Lynn and her friends often talked about the toll the virus has taken. Still, the high school senior was surprised recently by the results of a survey she created to assess her classmates’ mental health during the pandemic: Only a quarter who said they thought they needed a therapist had...

Nearly one-third of young adults experiencing food insecurity

The Hill , 07-21-2021

According to a survey of 18- to 29-year-olds from 2020, many who are disproportionately affected are those who live with children or identify as Black, Indigenous or as a person of color.

LATINOS EMBRACED REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH VISITS AMID PANDEMIC

HealthLeaders , 07-20-2021

Latinos were the most engaged in using remote mental health services during the height of the pandemic in 2020, according to a new analysis commissioned by Anthem Inc.

People experiencing food insufficiency more likely to lack access to mental health services

The Hill , 07-17-2021

During the pandemic, many households experienced food insecurity due to closures and job losses. This can lead to mental health concerns like anxiety and depression symptoms. But a new analysis of survey data suggests that people who are food insecure may not be getting access to the services that they need.

EQUITABLE FOOD ACCESS TAKES ROOT IN AN INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY

ThinkAnthem , 07-16-2021

Food insecurity is the most commonly reported unmet social need in the United States. 40 percent of households report moderate to high levels of food insecurity and its only gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that 2 out of 5 food bank visitors in the last year are people experiencing food insecurity...

Anthem Sees Different Telehealth Adoption Rates Among Populations

mHealthIntelligence , 07-16-2021

An Anthem analysis of telehealth use for mental health services during the pandemic finds that Hispanic and Latino members were the highest users, while black members were far less likely to seek virtual care.

Anthem study: Telehealth helped address pandemic health disparities, but gaps remain

Fierce Healthcare , 07-14-2021

Hispanic patients took to telehealth for behavioral health needs in greater numbers than other racial groups last year, according to new data from Anthem.

What Are Omnichannel Patient Engagement Technologies?

Patient Engagement HIT , 07-13-2021

Omnichannel patient engagement technologies include the multimodal systems organizations use to connect with consumers.