Fierce Healthcare March 5, 2024
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is partnering with Charlie Health to expand access to outpatient mental health treatment for teens and young adults.
In Texas, the state that ranks last in terms of mental health treatment access, nearly three-quarters of young people with depression are not getting the help they need.
“We have a national mental health crisis of all ages, but specifically with the adolescent population, and that really rose after COVID,” Victoria Regan, M.D., vice president, women’s and children’s service line at Memorial Hermann, said in an exclusive interview about the collaboration with Charlie Health.
“One significant challenge our high-acuity patients experience is waitlists for outpatient treatment programs due to increased demand and limited resources,” she said. “Addressing...
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