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Mental health experts believe young people might not speak up when they are in a crisis and people who love them need to be aware about the warning signs.
Adam Andreassen, chief operating officer of Burrell Behavioral Health, during a virtual discussion titled, "Youth & Suicide: Supporting our Kids' Mental Health During the Holidays," shared tips on the signals you need to look out for and when to seek help.
Joe Biden formally announced the important members of the administration’s health team. It includes Indian American doctor Vivek Murthy who will manage the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The President in his briefing from Wilmington, Delaware outlined three key goals for the first 100 days in office with regards to masking, vaccinations and opening schools for children.
Telehealth regulations have been relaxed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering interest and support for virtual care owing to its benefits like convenience and safety.
Another less spoken advantage of telemedicine is the availability of specialists for patients especially suffering from chronic diseases like cancer.
The Telehealth Improvement for Kids’ Essential Services, or TIKES, Act of 2020 requires the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states about ways to increase access to telehealth solutions under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
A study was published in the American Heart Association journal, Hypertension last week, found that pharmacist-managed home blood pressure telemonitoring and pharmacist management for 12 months lowered hypertension for two years.
