The number of people needing mental health services has surged during the pandemic. However, the actual challenge is they are languishing on waiting lists, getting turned away, struggling to find affordable options.
Effect Of COVID-19 on mental health: A challenge for new moms
Researchers mentioned in the JAMA Psychiatry viewpoint that mass quarantine and social isolation lead to an increased usage of social media and other information-based websites. It in turn increases stress, fear and the risk of fear-related disorders.
Telemedicine helps rural patients facing mental health issues
Rural hospitals are turning to telemedicine, especially for mental health services. Rural areas are hit hard as they don’t have access to mental health services but, telemedicine provides a solution to these challenges.
WHO classifies video game addiction as a mental disorder
The Entertainment Software Association representing video game makers in the U.S., has said that a gaming disorder designation "recklessly trivializes real mental health issues."
Mental health related insurance claims in the U.S. have risen
Mental health-related insurance claims in the United States have risen by 108% between 2007 to 2017, according to the new independent analysis from FAIR Health.