Lauren Lazo

9 posts

Integrate digital therapeutics into the pharmacy pathway

Benefits leaders are the unsung heroes of corporate America — ensuring that thousands of members can access their benefits quickly and seamlessly. Unfortunately, the pandemic has only made their jobs more challenging. As the mental health crisis continues to worsen and new services hit the market at staggering rates, the task of evaluating mental health...

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Boston Medical Center is prioritizing essential workers’ mental health

Imagine witnessing two to three deaths in a single shift. That is the reality for essential medical professionals at Boston Medical Center (BMC) — and often, those serving on the frontlines around the world. Unfortunately, providing care during unimaginable situations is nothing new for BMC employees. BMC was at the center of providing care after...

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Landmark study reveals the effectiveness of Daylight in improving anxiety

We recently announced the results of a landmark clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Daylight, our fully-automated digital therapeutic, for improving symptoms of anxiety. The randomized controlled trial (RCT) was published in the peer-reviewed journal, Depression and Anxiety. Dr. Jenna Carl, the study’s first author and Big Health’s vice president of clinical development...

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Beyond telehealth & virtual EAP: the need for more during COVID-19

Even before COVID-19, we were facing a mental health crisis: upwards of 20% of the US adult population met criteria for poor mental health and the majority (55%-70%) did not receive care (SAMHSA, 2018; Mojtabai, 2011). This was due, in equal parts, to an overburdened system and stigmatized beliefs. The coronavirus — and its accompanying...

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Clinical Q&A: how can you protect your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Are you struggling with your sleep, worrying a little more, or feeling anxious during this difficult time? If so, you are not alone. We’ve heard a lot about how to safeguard our physical health (washing our hands, social distancing, etc.), but there has been little advice on how to protect our mental health. I virtually...

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Tearing Down Barriers: helping employees access mental health care

Do you know someone who struggled with their mental health… and never got care? They’re not alone: 70% of people with a mental health condition do not receive care and suffer in silence.1 Hold on, it gets worse… for those who do seek care, the average delay between the onset of mental health symptoms and receiving...

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