Walgreens recently launched a new online platform for mental health patients. People with mental health struggles can now easily talk to a physician as the drug store paired up with Mental Health America.
According to Chicago Business, they paired up with the non-profit organization, Mental Health America. Their aim is to create an additional section on their website which provides an outlet of mental health patients seeking help.
The gigantic drug store came up with the online outlet for people with mental health concerns as they wished to screen more or less 3 million people for mental health problems. Though their goal for mental health screening may be a little ambitious, it is doable.
Part of what Walgreens offer is their "telehealth" solutions wherein people access a mental health screening tools to help them with their diagnosis. The "telehealth" option for Walgreen's website is provided by the Florida-based company, MDLive.
Another option that was provided by Walgreen's website is their Breakthrough service wherein mental health patients can have a live chat with a psychiatrist and therapists through their mobile devices. Walgreen's website mentioned that the services were roughly around $60 per session.
Though it was stated that the video therapy is already offered through Walgreen's personal application, it is still unavailable. Walgreens is making a move in providing health care options for individuals undergoing mental health issues.
According to their official website, the Walgreens pharmacist will be working closely with the patients in terms of offering their services. Listed below are the breakdowns of different services that Walgreen's mental health care provides:
- Walgreens offer therapy consultations wherein they look for possible patients. Their main targets are the one who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
- Patients can have 24/7 online access to the Walgreens pharmacy. During their chat session, the patient is entitled to medication-related concerns.
- Walgreens offer depression screening for various states. Most depression screenings are done in locations wherein Walgreens specialty locations are offering.
