Value Added Services - Mental Health: Square pegs and round holes

“It is inappropriate and potentially dangerous to shoehorn an individual into a generic treatment plan”

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In the fifth of a series of articles for COVER, Square Health's Steve Casey examines the evolving role of value added services when it comes to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of policyholders.

It is well documented that there has been a huge increase in the number of people with concerns about their mental health and wellbeing, especially during the pandemic. Earlier this year, the British Medical Journal reported that in England during 2021, we saw a record 4.3 million people referred to mental health services. One in four people will experience a mental health problem every year. It is also recognised that mental health can be a complex issue; it encompasses our psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. It impacts how an individual handles stress, relates to famil...

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