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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...

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.

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.

Too many men ignore their depression, phobias, other mental health issues

The Washington Post , 07-03-2021

It was another Monday morning and my first patient of the day walked in. He was a man in his mid-30s who came to see me for stress and anxiety. He appeared nervous and had trouble getting his words out. And the thing I remember most — which I see again and again with many...

Mental health toll from isolation affecting kids on reentry

Associated Press , 07-02-2021

After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale.

How To Find A Therapist That Focuses On LGBTQ+ Mental Health

HuffPost , 06-23-2021

If you’re queer, it’s hard to find a professional who fully understands your experience. This brief guide can help.

In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift

Kaiser Health News , 06-22-2021

In any given year, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a form of mental illness, according to federal estimates. And research indicates only about half of them receive treatment in a system that is understaffed and ill distributed to meet demand.