Digital Mental Health

Mental health issues are extremely common, with around 20% of adults in the U.S. experiencing some form of mental illness each year. Despite how common mental health struggles are, however, many people still don't receive treatment due to a variety of barriers that include: Cost. The high cost of mental health treatment poses significant barriers to access for many people in need. Services are often not covered by insurance at levels comparable to physical health despite the prevalence of mental health conditions. Out-of-pocket expenses like copays and deductibles can be prohibitive. For the uninsured, self-paying for therapy, psychiatric care, and…

Mental health journeys are personal. Many embark with goals and objectives, but others are unclear about the end-result beyond achieving immediate relief from their negative feelings. Differences in motivation and drive can lead to a variety of challenges to stay on the journey. Reasons People Discontinue Mental Health Care People sometimes find that improving and maintaining mental health takes time and energy, and they may stop seeking care for a variety of reasons: Improvement in symptoms. They may believe they no longer need treatment because they’ve started to feel better.   Lack of progress. Some people may not see the…