KevinMD November 12, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic escalated the mental health crisis in the U.S., with researchers estimating that 1 in 3 employees will develop a mental illness in the next 12 months. With the majority of Americans part of the U.S. workforce, the onus is increasingly on employers to offer solutions that address ongoing mental health concerns. With mental health providers scarce, a transformative plethora of new treatment options are available, including digital mental health tools and the ability to access care via the privacy of one’s home.
The strain of the pandemic combined with workplace demands has created an inflection point for mental health treatment options, emphasizing finding the right way to provide support. Many people are willing to use technology such...