Better Lives With Care.Wallet: Adolescents and Young Adults

According to The American Journal of Psychiatry, the annual cost for lost earnings due to serious mental illness tops $190 billions dollars. What does this have to do with adolescents and young adults? Many warning signs of developing mental illness are ignored during these important stages in life, with depression being one of the most overlooked mental illnesses, which leads to significant issues in adulthood.

Healthcare services can contribute to improving youth health only if they are accessible, appropriate, and effective for different age groups. Adolescents (10 to 17) and young adults (18 to 25) make up 22% of the US population. The behavioral patterns established during these developmental periods help determine young people’s future health status and their risk for developing chronic illnesses later during adulthood.

Young adults coming into adulthood often face significant social and economic challenges with little support. This comes at a time when they are expected to take on adult responsibilities and obligations.

Let’s take, for example, a recent college graduate starting his or her first job. They may not understand their insurance and what it covers, or when to call a doctor, or even how to make appointments. They might not know what symptoms they should watch out for, especially given that young adults fall physically ill less frequently and recover faster than adults.

Solve.Care’s Care.Wallet can help everyone track and monitor their mental health. Signs of depression may be passed over day to day; but by using Solve.Care’s How Are You Feeling Today Care.Card, young adults may be able to discover and then manage depression symptoms before they become debilitating. They can also find the right provider, schedule appointments, and even schedule a ride to get to their appointment on time, all while using their smartphone!

Taking care of your mental health and that of your family can become a daily habit, preventing the need to navigate the often complicated net of healthcare.

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