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How telepsychiatry is helping chip away at the mental health crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It is no secret that the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis due to aggravated conditions from the pandemic exacerbated by of a shortage of mental health professionals, especially psychiatrists. As many as 80% of individuals seeking mental health treatment in the U.S.

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TCMHCC and Trayt Health Addressing Youth Mental Health at Scale

Healthcare IT Today

State and local governments, along with non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations are teaming up in Texas to tackle youth mental health. Youth Mental Health Crisis Mental health has long been a neglected area of healthcare, particularly when it comes to children and teenagers.

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Telehealth helps reduce depression in youth, Texas consortium finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In spring 2021, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts were nearly 51% higher for adolescent girls compared with the same time period in 2019. THE PROBLEM At the same time, there is a critical shortage of behavioral health specialists. right now have no mental healthcare providers at all.

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Here are the major issues facing healthcare in 2021, according to PwC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This is according to a new annual report from research and consulting giant PwC entitled “Top health industry issues of 2021: Will a shocked system emerge stronger?” “Some specialties, such as mental health, may find stronger footing via virtual visits.

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The 2021 Amwell Client Awards

American Well

Historically, HMSA has seen the highest volume of virtual visits for behavioral health. That changed during the pandemic, when members were looking for safe ways to get care from their primary care providers and specialists. HMSA’s primary goal is to give members access to affordable, quality healthcare.

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United Physicians finds success with telepsychiatry for virtual collaborative care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

United Physicians, based in Bingham Farms, Michigan, is always on the hunt for programs that empower its primary care providers to serve as the medical home for patients. The mission at United Physicians is to advance physician performance to improve patient health outcomes. THE PROBLEM. In fact, they'll worsen.

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Gen Z and Millennials: What They Want from Healthcare

MeMD

The Demand for Virtual Care. The pandemic pushed digital health to new heights – and there’s no going back. HIMSS 2021 State of Healthcare Report revealed nearly two-thirds of respondents prefer the convenience of virtual vs. in-person care. Indeed, a July 2021 report from McKinsey & Co.