Conclusions and Relevance Medical debt is prevalent among adults with depression and anxiety and may contribute to the mental health treatment gap. In the absence of structural reform, new policies are warranted to protect against this financial barrier to mental health care.doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry...
The mental health treatment gap is a human rights concern that is not restricted to low and middle-income countries. Awareness of the treatment gap has prompted mental health advocates to address socio-economic issues, as well as attitudinal barriers. Indeed, attention should also be given to neu...
Inequality in treatment access is a pressing issue in most healthcare systems across many medical disciplines. In mental healthcare, reduced treatment access for minorities is ubiquitous but remedies are sparse. Here we demonstrate that digital tools can
Water Gap Wellness Center offers you access to truly individualized treatment for mental health and substance abuse at our Pennsylvania rehab center. Through our multiple levels of care, we are able to provide you with the right treatment that fits your individual needs....
Peter S. Jensen, MD, comments on the challenges primary health care providers may face when it comes to mental health treatment in pediatrics, and provides screening tools to consider to combat these challenges. Peter S. Jensen, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist and founder and board chair ...
1 in 4 adults in the US suffers from a diagnosable mental health condition. Globally, it’s estimated that 264 million people are affected by depression. In low- and middle-income countries, there’s a treatment gap. Between 76% and 85% of people with mental disorders receive no mental he...
(formerly Innerhour) Self-care is a tech-led omnichannel mental health platform aiming to solve the 95% treatment gap in mental health in India. The app offers a range of services and features to support individuals with their psychological needs. It is run by a team of healthcare and ...
Our Whole-Person Care program bridges the gap between standard outpatient and inpatient treatment, offering full-day therapy six days a week with supportive local housing. It combines structure and intensity with personal responsibility outside program hours. Most clients stay 2 to 6 weeks, with som...
Barriers to treatment include stigma and distrust of medical institutions, and strategies are needed to address these barriers to improve access. Consequently, "one approach includes the development of mental health programming and supports with trusted institutions, such as churches," they said. Data ...
As a consequence, the mental health treatment gap remains large [9]. Currently, there are few studies carried out to determine the prevalence of mental disorders in Sodo district, Southern Ethiopia. A study conducted in the neighbouring district indicated that the lifetime prevalence of ...