The National Institute of Mental Health, the American Psychological Association and others have been busy reporting the status of our mental health during the pandemic. Although concerns about mental health have taken a front seat, we know that the mind and body are one. Stress associated with the pandemic is taking a physical toll as well. Studies report significant changes in weight, increased alcohol consumption, sleep disorders, and the lack of physical activity as evidence of the decline of our overall health. In this session we will cover:
- Whole person care—what we know
- Tech innovations to address both the physical and emotional health of the individuals you serve
- Models of physical health integration in service provider organizations who serve
complex consumers