HIT Consultant June 5, 2020
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a study found that almost half of Americans will experience an episode of mental illness in their lives, but may never get the diagnosis and treatment they need. In a more recent finding, over 25% of American adults now meet the criteria for a diagnosis of severe mental distress.
The looming impact on our collective mental health is concerning enough, but there are also serious implications for physical health. Left unaddressed, behavioral health issues exacerbate chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other conditions—further continuing a tragic cycle of chronic disease in this country that has put so many at severe risk if they contract COVID-19.
Moreover, not all who struggle under...
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