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Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.The Conversation
How UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting #MentalHealth Coverage Puts Countless Americans’ Treatment at Risk
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United used an #algorithm system to identify #patients who it determined were getting too much #therapy and then limited coverage. It was deemed illegal in three states, but similar practices persist due to a patchwork of #regulation.
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Inside UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage
United’s practices were deemed illegal in three states. But that hasn’t stopped the company from policing mental health care with arbitrary thresholds and cost-driven targets.ProPublica
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More military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention
Suicide among military service members in the US is a growing problem. A lack of a sense of belonging and feeling like a burden are key risk factors.The Conversation
Remember that taking a break from the news to cook, engage with your family or friends, get work done, or go to the gym doesn't mean you don’t care about the election.
Here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress:
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Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress
Given the polarized political climate in the US, it’s hard not to be affected by the election. But there are ways to make sure stress and uncertainty don’t send you on a downward spiral.The Conversation
I have an idea for election night for those of us nervous about the outcome.
Download "These final hours" beforehand, unplug and watch the movie, then go to bed.
It's fucked-up, cathartic, but better than the stress of watching something you can't change anyhow. And it's so on-brand.
