Behavioral Health Business November 24, 2025
There may be more demand than ever for youth behavioral health services, but the segment continues to face financial challenges, making sustainable operations a headache.
Amid rising rates of depression and anxiety among adolescents, providers are navigating high costs associated with care while simultaneously operating through ongoing clinician shortages across the industry.
The growth of telehealth providers in the space helps bridge some accessibility gaps, but reimbursement challenges persist regardless of whether a provider is brick-and-mortar or virtual.
“I think that the fee-for-service model is very challenging and telehealth providers are held at a higher standard,” Dr. Lindsay Henderson, the clinical director at Fort Health, said during Behavioral Health Business’ INVEST conference in October.
Fort Health is a New York...
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