2021 ESG Report Healthy People Caring for the whole fewer symptoms of depression person after an average of 3.5 visits. Mental health professionals To better serve the holistic health on site needs of our patients, MinuteClinic For many people, the hardest part began offering mental well-being about getting help for emotional services in four states in 2021. problems may be not knowing Patients in Florida, New Jersey, where to find it. That’s why we put Pennsylvania and Texas can now licensed clinical social workers see a licensed therapist to treat in HealthHUB locations in three depression, stress, anxiety or Community health states, with plans to expand. other behavioral health needs. careers Taking a mental health assessment From mental health assessments Community Health Workers should be as easy as filling a to private counseling sessions and are trained professionals who prescription or taking your blood creating an individualized care plan, hold a unique and important pressure. Our social workers can MinuteClinic licensed therapists role within the health care provide therapy on site, as well as are here to support every patient system. As supporters help patients connect with additional through difficult times. of often underserved local providers and mental health MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and communities, they provide resources. Often covered by physician assistants are also able to culturally relevant health insurance or employee assistance screen for and diagnose depression, education, informal programs (EAPs), this model and when clinically appropriate, counseling and guidance to provides a new, low-cost access prescribe medication. They can also help their neighbors make point for personalized support complete a physical exam and order critical connections to the and care. Of patients who took lab work to assess patients for other health services they need. advantage of these services more potential causes of depression. Aetna Better Health of Texas than once, three quarters reported is offering free Community Health Worker training to its Medicaid members who want to gain new skills and build a career in health. Conducted in collaboration with the American Heart Association, it is one of the first Community Health Worker training programs in the country offered by a Medicaid health plan. After completing a six-month training program, participants will receive a completion certificate and join the ranks of Community Health Workers as community advocates and agents of social change. 20