Helping Kids Get the Mental Health Care They Need
The last decade has seen a drastic increase in mental health disorders in children and teens. At the same time, the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of mental health providers.
Wait lists to see a therapist can be weeks or months long. Poor access to care can have dire outcomes; the CDC reports that suicide ranks among the top three primary causes of death among adolescents 12-17 and in college-aged youth.
BY THE NUMBERS
52%
Depression among adolescents increased by 52% between 2005 and 2017.
Source: American Psychological Association
OUR SOLUTION
Improving Access to Care
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Counseling for common issues, such as depression and anxiety.
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Sessions can be scheduled in as few as 72 hours.
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Available for children ages 10 to 17.
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Parents attend first visit and then determine ongoing involvement.
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Follow-up visits can be scheduled with the same therapist.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, Painless and Discreet
When a child suffers, the entire family suffers – at home, school, the workplace and throughout day-to-day life. Teletherapy combats access and stigma issues without sacrificing quality counseling and care.
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1Parents can schedule a 50-minute virtual visit with a licensed therapist in as few as 72 hours (vs. weeks or months), which is crucial for kids in need.
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2Sessions can take place via phone (in some states) or video. This format works well for adolescents who are often more comfortable with virtual versus in-person visits.
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3Parents take part in the first session (with the option of participating throughout treatment), and can work with the child's therapist to design a detailed treatment plan with specific benchmarks and scheduled check-ins to ensure the treatment is effective.
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