Wall Street Journal August 29, 2021
Pharmacy chain joins Walgreens and Walmart in expanding in-person counseling at or near stores, as more people seek mental-health services
CVS Health Corp. is betting Americans will get therapy at the same place they buy their snacks, soda and prescription drugs.
The pharmacy company is among several retailers including Walmart Inc. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., that are experimenting with offering counseling services in or near stores. They see potential as the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted more people to seek help for addiction, depression and other issues, according to federal data.
“It’s creative and we certainly need the help,” said Ken Duckworth, medical director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “It’s an interesting idea to post a mental-health resource...
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