The Advantages of Virtual Mental Health Care

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More than one in five Americans live with a mental illness. An estimated 122 million Americans live in areas that have a shortage of mental health professionals. Many may postpone or neglect mental health care if they lack access to mental health services.

Virtual mental health care is helping to provide critical mental health care services around the U.S. This is important as remote work has enabled more employees to work from more rural parts of the country.

Virtual Mental Health Care

Virtual mental health care is a range of services offered via phone, computer, or tablet. They can be remote appointments or online communications. They may include options like self-help apps, virtual therapy sessions, online coaching sessions, or virtual substance misuse programs.

The Benefits

It’s beneficial to have access to virtual mental health care, especially if it’s difficult or impossible to find a qualified professional where you live. Many employers are offering virtual mental health services as part of their benefits package for this reason.

Some of the benefits to virtual mental health care include:

• Improves access to mental health professionals – Virtual care is convenient and accessible, enabling more people to receive quality care where they live.
• Adds schedule flexibility – Appointments can be made outside of typical work hours.
• Increases comfort – You can receive quality care from the comfort of your own home.
• Enhances addiction treatment – Substance abuse and addiction issue are particularly prevalent in rural or low-income areas. Virtual mental health services allow more people to get the support they need.

Mental health care is for everyone. You can use the virtual mental health benefits provided by your employer to reduce your stress, overcome burnout, and improve your overall well-being. Download the bulletin for more details.

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