How Health Plans Can Improve Behavioral Health Access
Behavioral health is a critical component of overall health, yet access to behavioral health services remains a significant challenge for many people. Health plans can play a vital role in improving access to behavioral health services by implementing strategies that remove barriers and improve the quality of care. This article will explore some of the […]
Self-care on Your Schedule with Mental Wellness App
The challenges of the past two years have raised global stress to unprecedented levels, illuminating the importance of prioritizing mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness month — a time to raise awareness and mobilize efforts to support mental health. This […]
What Has (And Hasn’t) Changed About Data And Pop Health
Population health is a field that focuses on understanding and improving the health outcomes of entire populations, rather than just individuals. Data has always played a critical role in this field, providing insights into health trends, identifying risk factors for diseases, and informing public health policies and interventions. In recent years, however, there have been […]
Self-care on Your Schedule with Mental Health App
The challenges of the past two years have raised global stress to unprecedented levels, illuminating the importance of prioritizing mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness month — a time to raise awareness and mobilize efforts to support mental health.This year, […]
Taking Control of Distressing Low Sexual Desire: A Patient’s Journey
She and her husband tried different types of stimulation, but nothing got her in the mood. “My lack of interest in sex was hard on my marriage. My husband wanted to be intimate, but I didn’t. I missed that connection with him.” Amy is not alone in her experience. HSDD is a diagnosable medical condition […]
Good Health is More Than What You Eat
Behavioral health issues are more common today. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, about 25 percent of all adults in the United States have a mental illness and 50 percent will develop one in their lifetime. Mental health diseases affect not only the mind, but the body too. The U.S. Centers for […]
It’s Not Too Late to Improve Your Health
With the start of the new year, we’ve all become a little older and wiser. So, why not put some of that wisdom into making healthier decisions over the next year? Healthy eating and regular physical activity will give you energy and help you lower your chances for developing diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. The Weight-control Information […]
A One-of-a-Kind Lifeline: A First Responder’s Kidney Health Journey
Like the more than 25 million first responders in the United States, Jeff Cooper, a former deputy in the Broward County Polygraph Unit, took an oath to protect and serve his community. However, like many first responders, Cooper’s promise did not necessarily extend to himself — until a worsening medical condition forced him to focus […]
Traveling and Constipation
With the vacation season upon us, many of us start planning vacations and road trips to visit family and friends. What a joy it is to finally check into your hotel room, have leisurely conversations over dinner or go sight-seeing with loved ones! Yet, let’s be honest, not everything that comes with your vacation includes […]
Students’ Mental Health Must Figure in Plans to Restart Classes
As officials across the nation grapple with how best to open schools, one thing too often overlooked is students’ mental health. Awareness of the pressures on our children is the first step towards helping them heal and preparing them to learn.The coronavirus has left many kids feeling lonely and isolated. Research on the effect of […]