Event draws attention to mental health issues
By Sam Shriver - sshriver@limanews.com
An event Sunday at Kibby Corners Park helped draw attention to mental health issues. Organizers also provided a free lunch for those in attendance.
LIMA Linda Scott, founder of Ella B’s home for women, along with Derry Glenn, 6th Ward Lima Councilor, organized an event Saturday at Kibby Corners Park to call attention to the mental health services that are available in the Lima community.
“May is Mental Health Month and this is my first annual walk for Ella B’s. I plan to do this every year. I just wanted to show how important and how mental health needs to be supported,” Scott said.
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It s not surprising that a new report published by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Health Care, the 2021 COVID-19 Mental Health Impact Report, verifies that mental health telehealth visits increased during the pandemic. What is surprising is the dramatic spike of 6,500% in one year.
Prior to the pandemic, telehealth was hugely underutilized for mental health services. The dramatic spike in mental health telehealth medical claims from January 2020 to February 2021 acknowledges the impact the pandemic has had on the need for mental health services. This is particularly relevant as May is Mental Health Month, which is dedicated to educating the public on how to support those struggling with mental health issues and increasing awareness on the state of behavioral healthcare services.
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