On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Michael Thompson, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, and Louis Gagnon, CEO of Total Brain, on their findings and how employers can optimize how they monitor and support mental health in their respective workforce.
The significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health was spotlighted in a recent collaborative study conducted by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance), Total Brain, and One Mind. Compared with before the pandemic began, study findings indicate stark increases in rates of depression, anxiety, and stress, with women shown to be at a greater risk.
On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Michael Thompson, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Alliance, and Louis Gagnon, CEO of Total Brain, on their findings and how employers can optimize how they monitor and support mental health in their respective workforce.
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