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Osmind reinvents insurance reimbursement for psychiatric clinicians, expanding patient access to mental health care

October 24, 2023 by Maribel

Nearly one in four psychiatrists do not purchase insurance due to administrative and reimbursement challenges in processing payer claims, harming equitable patient access to care. San Francisco, October 24, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Osmind, the public benefit corporation that helps clinicians and researchers advance life-saving mental health treatments, today announced Osmind Claims, which introduces new features to billing …

The founder of the startup Bonobos hid his bipolar diagnosis for decades. Its now mission is to destigmatize mental health at work

October 23, 2023 by Maribel

How can businesses better help support the mental health of their employees? It’s a question that concerns Fortune 500 executives and perhaps even more pressing for startup founders where the move fast and break things Pace can be both incredibly inspiring and a fast track to crisis. That’s exactly where Andy Dunn, co-founder of menswear …

Imran Khan on battling mental health issues: His daughter Imaara became my North Star on the path to wellness

October 22, 2023 by Maribel

At the Indian Film Project event on Sunday, Imran Khan opened up about his battle with mental health and how his daughter Imaara became his north star on the path to wellness. Imran Khan with his daughter Imaara Your browser does not support HTML5 audio Imran Khan is making …

A woman who lost her husband to suicide opens up about her grief

October 22, 2023 by Maribel

Victoria Wright, 36, from Nottingham, told FEMAIL about losing her husband For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116123 or visit samaritans.org A widow who lost her husband to suicide said he had an “incredible” ability to hide his true feelings, as she urged anyone else worried about a loved one’s mental health to “seek help.” …

Dear Abby: I worry that my mother-in-law is in mental decline, but her children don’t seem to care.

October 21, 2023 by Maribel

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is a lovely retired teacher. She lives an active lifestyle, volunteering at her local Boys and Girls Club and following up with her friends. The problem is that her mobility and memory are declining, and she and her family deny it. She still drives and has recently been in several collisions. …

Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year – WTOP News

October 20, 2023 by Maribel

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up today for a free email subscription to InsideNoVa.com. The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion annually in unrealized …

Health ministry under staff shortage aims to expand mental health services

October 20, 2023 by Maribel

CHICAGO The Chicago Department of Public Health is facing hundreds of vacancies and a loss of COVID-19-related grants, but the mayor’s proposed 2024 budget sets the stage for expanding the department’s mental health services. The agency has 493 vacancies across all departments, representing about 42 percent of its positions, Acting Commissioner Fikirte Wagaw told aldermen …

Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year

October 19, 2023 by Maribel

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic outcomes, according to a new report. report from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The report from the research department of the foundations, Region Insightfound that the economic loss caused by mental health has quadrupled since 2019, exacerbated by the COVID-19 …

Money and mental health: Experts and lawmakers say lack of funding limits access

October 18, 2023 by Maribel

A lack of funding and resources can prevent Americans from getting the mental health care they need, experts say. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said during Wednesday morning’s panel: “Every Mind Matters: The Many …

Iowa May Change Mental Health Questions on Medical Licensing Documents

October 18, 2023 by Maribel

Iowa’s top medical officials are exploring changes to its licensing process that advocates say could encourage more doctors to seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The Iowa Board of Medicine is currently reviewing its licensing applications for doctors, making Iowa one of nearly a dozen states working to determine whether the questions …