Feb 22, 2021 | Employers & Health Plans
Nearly half of American workers have been suffering from stress, depression and anxiety since the COVID-19 pandemic began, taking a toll on their overall well-being. By addressing mental health issues in the workforce, employers can not only improve the overall health...
Dec 14, 2020 | Employers & Health Plans
By Anthony Schaner and Jean McClurken Experts warn that a historic wave of mental health problems may be approaching as people in the United States struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers can play a role in recognizing and addressing mental...
Oct 2, 2020 | Employers & Health Plans
A third of Americans now show signs of clinical depression or anxiety, according to a Census Bureau survey conducted this year to measure the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on employment, housing, finances, education, and health. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and...
Sep 3, 2020 | Employers & Health Plans, Federal, State
Beyond Prevention Focused Interventions By Katy Brown, Jean McClurken, Kristen Marino, Belinda Rogers and Courtnay Ryan Standing Orders for Naloxone Grocery store pharmacies, public health departments, and the mailbox at home. What do all three of these have in...
Sep 3, 2020 | Employers & Health Plans, Federal, State
Causes for Concern Facing Healthcare Systems relating to the Intersection of Opioid Epidemic and COVID-19 Pandemic by Jean McClurken, LCSW, LAC & Katy Brown, PharmD Telligen is focused on how the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of...
Sep 3, 2020 | Employers & Health Plans
COVID-19 can affect anyone, and the disease can cause symptoms ranging from mild to very severe. Data shows that many of those who develop severe complications after contracting it have pre-existing health conditions. In fact, nearly 90% of adult patients hospitalized...
