Medical Economics November 21, 2024
Most U.S. adults are in favor of mental health discussions during primary care visits, according to a recent survey.
More than one in five U.S. adults, which equates to 59.3 million people, were living with mental illnesses in 2022, yet just more than half of them (50.6%) had received treatment in the previous year. A new study, from West Health and Gallup, uncovered that 70% of Americans would prefer to be asked about both their physical health and their mental health during appointments with their primary care providers (PCPs).
The West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America reported that 65% of men and 76% of women hoped to discuss both physical and mental health with their PCPs. The survey...
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