MedCity News April 12, 2024
Prioritizing integration and accessibility is not just good practice, it’s a moral and strategic imperative.
The health care landscape in the U.S. faces a critical juncture as the prevalence of untreated serious mental illness continues to climb. The most recent statistics show that over half of U.S. adults – more than 28 million people – with a mental illness do not receive treatment, while 60% of youth suffering from major depression lack access to care. These numbers paint a grim picture, highlighting a systemic fault line within our health care structure.
Various factors contribute to this unmet need. Cost, lack of perceived necessity for treatment, insurance coverage limitations, and the pervasive stigma surrounding mental illness are among the primary reasons....
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