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Walgreens addressing mental health needs

Walgreens addressing mental health needs

DEERFIELD, Ill. – In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, Walgreens is addressing the growing need among consumers, and its own team members, for access to mental health resources. As the prevalence of mental health conditions has continued to grow exponentially over the past several years, the population that has been most impacted is young

Consumers taking a holistic approach to health

Consumers taking a holistic approach to health

CHICAGO — The focus on health and wellness evolved throughout the pandemic as consumers began seeking coping mechanisms for their altered lifestyles. The consumer’s need for normalcy at the height of the pandemic was the entry for a mental and physical health focus, reports The NPD Group. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, more consumers say

CVS survey finds mental health concerns increasing

CVS survey finds mental health concerns increasing

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A recent CVS Health/ Morning Consult survey of Americans age 18 and over found that mental health concerns are continuing to rise among individuals of all backgrounds, especially Black, age 65 and over, young adult, and LGBTQIA+ respondents. The survey also found more Americans agree that the pandemic has made them more comfortable

WBA expands mental health training program

WBA expands mental health training program

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)  is expanding Mental Health First Aid training for more than 27,000 Walgreens pharmacists, while Boots is introducing new services aimed at helping to meet the growing need in communities across Europe and the U.K., the company said Thursday. “The majority of our patients and customers see their pharmacist

‘News’ confirms industry’s value

‘News’ confirms industry’s value

On a recent Monday in May, The New York Times ran a story in the paper’s Business section appropriately titled “Will the Future of Therapy Be at the Drugstore?” The article dealt primarily with CVS’ apparent decision to test the availability of mental health specialists within the retailer’s MinuteClinic nonemergency health care facilities in 13