Virtual behavioral healthcare skyrocketed last year as COVID-19 stressed US mental health
Dylan Bestler on March 19, 2021
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Undertreatment of mental health concerns was a huge problem in the U.S. even before COVID-19, but the prolonged period of stress and loneliness, coupled with growing unemployment and economic uncertainty, exacerbated mental and behavioral health needs.
According to a report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of anxiety and depression rose considerably between April and June last year compared to the same period in 2019. Overall, 41% of respondents reported at least one adverse behavioral health condition related to COVID-19, including mental health symptoms or increased substance use.
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