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35.1% Of U.S. Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems

Article May 25, 2020

About 35.1% of workers in the United States as of 2018 experienced work-related health problem. The most common problem was back pain, which affected about 19.4%. About 14.7% said they… Read More

Live-In Humana Caregivers Win On Some Overtime Claims

Article May 25, 2020

On March 31, 2020, a federal district court judge ruled that Humana at Home owes overtime to live-in caregiver employees who worked 13-hour shifts. The ruling is in a complaint, Daverlynn… Read More

14% Of U.S. Households Have Accessed Mental Health Care To Address Problems Related To COVID-19 Pandemic

Article May 25, 2020

About 14% of households in the United States have had an immediate family member access mental health care to address problems related to worries about the COVID-19 pandemic. About 57%… Read More

National COVID-19 Death Statistics Show Racial Impact Disparity

Article May 25, 2020

National statistics on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths in 18 states as of April 21, 2020 indicate a racial disparity, based on data from jurisdictions with more than 100 deaths… Read More

Pharmacists Authorized To Test For COVID-19

Article May 18, 2020

New Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) guidelines, announced April 8, 2020, authorize licensed pharmacists to order and administer FDA-approved COVID-19 tests, including serology tests.1 Those who do so… Read More

FDA Guidance Update: Digital Health Devices For Treating Psychiatric Disorders During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Video May 18, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has played a critical role in protecting the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and has provided numerous guidance documents to support rapid response… Read More

COVID-19 & Your Mental Health

Downloadable Resource May 11, 2020

Provided with permission from Mental Health America, a PsychU Supporting Organization. To learn more about MHA, please visit their website at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net. Read More

RFA Pre-Release Puts In Question Number Of North Carolina Tailored Behavioral Health Plans To Be Awarded

Article May 11, 2020

According to early information about an upcoming request for applications (RFA), North Carolina’s transition to Medicaid managed care includes specialized plans for people with behavioral health disorders and intellectual/developmental disability… Read More

Fighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal

Interview May 4, 2020

Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the effect of social distancing, including loneliness, which he breaks down into three categories. He also shares his thoughts on creating a No-Corona Zone so as… Read More

The Negative Psychological Effects Of Quarantining & How To Mitigate Them

Article May 4, 2020

Quarantine measures due to the COVID-19 outbreak are sweeping the globe. With widespread mandates in effect to shelter in place, many individuals are largely confined to their homes. All this… Read More

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