Physical and mental health are inextricably intertwined — senior-focused primary care can help bridge the treatment gap

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What contributes to the stress and what BCBA employers can do to alleviate it

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Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed.

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Lyra Care for Teens will be available starting in June. Patients will gain access to therapists who specialize in evidence-based treatments and personalized digital lessons.

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With an increased emphasis on whole-person health and more connected care delivery, multi-faceted chronic condition management programs must include a mental health component. 

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Wave is now in network with Aetna in California, giving 3 million members access to the company’s mental health services.

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Optimizing care journeys based on patient needs and using collaborative resources outside of the ED can result in effective and efficient behavioral care, regardless of volume. 

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Two Chairs, a startup offering hybrid behavioral health care, closed a $72 million Series C funding round. The company’s focus on measuring outcomes and dedication to care quality assurance are two key factors that differentiate it from other mental health startups, CEO Alex Katz said.

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Pharmaceutical companies use Feel Therapeutics’ technology to monitor the mental state of participants in clinical trials of behavioral medications. But the startup envisions its technology eventually also finding a place as a part of clinical care.

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Prioritizing integration and accessibility is not just good practice, it’s a moral and strategic imperative.

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Grow Therapy’s $88 million Series C funding round was led by Sequoia Capital. The financing will help the company invest in its team, improve its product and expand its footprint.

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Through a new partnership, FOLX members can gain access to crisis counselors through Crisis Text Line in addition to their support from the FOLX Health care team.

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With its acquisition of TAO Connect, UpLift now serves over 170 enterprise customers in the U.S. and Canada. It covers four million people, including more than two million students at more than 120 higher education institutions.

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Research shows that an average of 17.5 veterans die by suicide each day. At ViVE 2024, Shereef Elnahal, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ under secretary for health, declared that even one veteran dying by suicide is too many — and promised that the VA is pursuing partnerships aimed at addressing this harrowing problem.

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There are several misconceptions when it comes to mental healthcare, including that AI means fully automated therapy chatbots and that mental health and physical health are separated, according to Dr. Mimi Winsberg, chief medical officer of Brightside Health. 

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Headlight’s funding round was led by Matrix and EPIC Ventures. The company also hired new leadership, including CEO Geoff Swindle, who was formerly chief business officer at PillPack and Amazon Pharmacy. 

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As we forge ahead in the behavioral health field, finding the right balance between technological solutions and whole-person care will be essential. Workforce challenges, changes to the way reimbursements work, new medication monitoring options and a laser focus on the personalized solutions that specialty pharmacies can provide are all trends to watch.

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Several recent developments signal increased support for psychological assessments and treatments. 

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Through a new partnership, Talkspace clinicians can refer patients with opioid use disorder to Bicycle Health for its addiction services, while Bicycle Health can refer its patients to Talkspace to treat co-occurring mental health conditions.

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Being Health, a startup that launched last week, offers a care team that includes psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurse anesthetists, functional medicine physicians, nutritionists, acupuncturists and care advocates. It serves patients both virtually and in person.

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Lightfully Behavioral Health unveiled Lightfully U last week. The virtual intensive outpatient program is specifically designed for college students and offers primary and family therapy, access to a psychiatrist, group sessions and other support.

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Expanding access to the existing mental care system alone won’t solve problems if the mechanisms for providing care are inefficient and ineffective. Access must come hand-in-hand with quality of care – which is where measurement-based care (MBC) comes into play.

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Talkspace is offering free self-guided mental health content to some female Evernow customers over the age of 40, while Evernow is offering discounted menopause care to Talkspace patients.

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Zocdoc Founder and CEO Oliver Kharraz gave five predictions about how patient preferences will evolve in 2024. Some of them include Americans increasingly seeking cash-pay care options and an uptick in patients seeking mental health appointments before and after the presidential election.

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The top three areas of concern for employers in 2024 include rising healthcare costs, mental health challenges and cancer care, according to a recent report from Business Group on Health.

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One investor is most interested in mental health startups that focus on high acuity care, while another wants to see companies that are built with the end-user in mind, they shared during recent interviews.

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There needs to be better communication, a focus on clinically appropriate care and more empathy when it comes to treating the mental health of the incarcerated population, executives said during a recent panel discussion.

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We need to take inspiration from the progress in oncology over the last few decades and challenge ourselves to adapt its successful playbook to mental illness. It’s time for precision psychiatry.

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Engaging parents in their kids’ mental health treatment can improve health outcomes. With digital health, it’s easier to do this, according to one mental health executive.

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It’s not just our lowest-paid healthcare professionals who suffer from financial insecurity. From the hardworking custodian to the extremely specialized surgeon, all healthcare professionals should be offered the resources and means to keep up with inflation and financial concerns.

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