Becker's Healthcare December 18, 2024
By Erik Osland, CEO

These days, everything appears doom and gloom. I’m tired of reading negative headlines, and I bet you are too. But in behavioral health, it’s hard to ignore:

  • Rates of anxiety, depression rising among Americans, especially the young
  • What accounts for the rise in suicide rates in the US?
  • He wanted to live. After his insurance rejected coverage, he died of a fentanyl overdose
  • ‘You kind of feel helpless’: Families face hurdles with accessing mental health care
  • Burnout, depression, and diminished well-being among physicians

These headlines were published within a month. Each one tells a unique story, but there’s a unifying theme. Another recent headline sums it up:

Patient Frustration Surges: Americans Struggle with Broken Healthcare System

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