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.
Industry voices - 2020 should be about investing in mental health as health
As we look at the progress we have made in health care we also need to advance parity in mental health.
David Wennberg, M.D., CEO of Quartet Health shares what we can expect to see in 2020:
$1 million gift supports the new rural health care initiative
A $1 million gift will extend help to McPherson College fund a new community health care initiative, including ten $25,000 scholarships for students committed to community health.
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."