Major depression rates soared 31 percent among millennials from 2014 to 2017 according to The Health of Millennials report, which also noted increase in substance-use disorders among millennials.
Untreated behavioral health conditions are a matter of concern?
A survey conducted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2017 revealed that, the estimated 56.9 million US adults with a behavioral health condition, 7 out of 10 or 39.7 million adults don’t receive treatment for their conditions.
Anthem plans to acquire behavioral health provider Beacon Health Options
Anthem plans to buy Boston-based Beacon Health Options, which is the country’s largest independently held behavioral health engagement provider.
Walgreens to train pharmacists in mental health first aid
The Walgreens spokesman also mentioned that the training will lead to complementing the company’s efforts to address patients with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Researchers develop blood test to determine patients’ severity of pain
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis have developed a blood test that can determine a patient’s pain severity..