Technology Becoming a Pipeline to Mental Wellness
Many businesses have been hit hard by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, and not just in terms of their balance sheets. The impacts of downsizing, closures, remote work schedules, illnesses, and even deaths has taken an emotional toll on the workforce.
In a survey of more than 1,000 full-time U.S. employees by Paychex, Inc., more than half of the respondents said their mental health had worsened during the pandemic, and about one-third said they were having difficulties maintaining their typical productivity level due to the state of their mental health.
Anxiety, depression and other mental wellness issues have grown during the pandemic, at the same time preventive practices like remote working and social isolation have made it harder for people to connect. But healthcare technology is helping to bridge the divide, bringing mental health resources to those who need them via smartphones and laptops.
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Capital BlueCross provides members access to mental health app
The Pennsylvania-based insurer is offering members using its small group products access to the NeuroFlow app, which provides self-guided activities to combat mental health issues.
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Update: Capital BlueCross is now offering free virtual visits for mental health through June 30. The article has been updated to reflect the new date.
Pennsylvania-based health insurer Capital BlueCross is offering certain members free access to a self-guided mobile app focused on improving mental health.
The app, called NeuroFlow, provides users with activities to track and enhance their mental and behavioral health. These include breathing guides, journaling and cognitive behavioral therapy exercises. The app enables users to track mood, sleep, stress and pain. Users also receive incentives, like redeemable gift cards, for engaging in the activities, Dr. Jennifer Chambers, senior vice president and CMO of Ca
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