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Mental Health Conditions Are Common and Complicate Co-Morbid Medical Diseases As Well.
By Eric Bricker MD
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7% of the US Adult Population Has Depression.
Depression is Highest Among 18-25 Year Olds at 11%.
19% of US Adults Have Anxiety and 56% of Those with Anxiety Are Impaired By Their Condition.
12% of People with Diabetes Have Associated Depression… Resulting in Missed Appointments, Poorer Diet, Decreased Medication Adherence and Increased Complications.
To Address This Problem, The Intermountain Health System Incorporated a Mental Health Provider in Their Primary Care Clinics.
Results: Improved in Diabetes Care, Decreased Hospitalizations and Decreased ER Utilization.
Treating Mental Health Not Only Improves Mental Wellbeing, But Also Lowers Overall Healthcare Costs as Well.
Disclaimer: Dr. Bricker is the Chief Medical Officer of Virtual Care Company First Stop Health.
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MARCINKO ON MENTAL HEALTH START-UPS: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2020/09/30/mental-health-entrepreneurial-start-up/
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