Healthcare IT News October 21, 2020
Mental telehealth visits for men are up 79% since January, the telemedicine provider reports, with rates for women not far behind.
Teladoc Health released findings Wednesday showing an enormous demand for virtual mental health care since the start of the pandemic.
The telehealth giant reported that, while there has been growth in mental health services across the board, there have been a notable increase in virtual visits among men, patients over 65 and people who use Medicaid.
“The stress of the pandemic and the social issues we’ve been experiencing have led to a dramatic increase in people reaching out and seeking timely mental health support,” said Dr. Gustavo Kinrys, VP of Teladoc Mental Health, in a statement.
“In parallel...
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