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People who frequently visit the emergency room often need additional support. Chavon Haley was no exception. Her health plan’s data showed that Haley — a young mother who is blind and has diabetes, kidney disease, and was experiencing homelessness — sought treatment in the emergency room almost weekly.

The mental health of the nation’s youth may not be at the top of the agenda for business leaders, but it’s front and center for their employees. According to Dr. James Polo, chief medical officer at Carelon Behavioral Health, employers need to consider how children’s mental health can affect their parents’ health overall. Parents often carry concerns for their children into their work environments.