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Discover how Empowering Minds leverages telehealth to provide accessible mental health support for youth, offering expert guidance and compassionate care from the comfort of home.
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Mental Health Awareness Month 2024 Telehealth as a Lifeline for America’s Youth A look into the mental health crisis and how telehealth is making a difference.
The Mental Health Crisis 57.8 million 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental illness. Americans affected by mental illness Half of all lifetime mental disorders begin by age 14, and three-quarters by age 24.
The Impact on Youth Youth Mental Health – The Silent Epidemic 50% increase in anxiety and depression rates since 2000. 50% Record-high suicide rates in 2023.
Root Causes Social media overuse Pandemic effects • Isolation • Academic disruption 95% • And more 95% of teens aged 13-17 use social media.
Access to Care Disparity 60% 50% 60% of youth with major depression did not receive treatment in 2022. 50% of U.S. counties lack a psychiatrist.
Telehealth to the Rescue Enhances Convenience Accessibility Affordability It offers anonymity and privacy, reducing stigma.
Success Stories 14,000 Patients served through Virtual ExpressCare. Overcomes barriers to care for marginalized communities.
Campaigns and Programs MHA Campaign Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World NAMI Campaign Take the Moment
Empowering the Future Technologies like AI, AR/VR, and wearables revolutionize mental health care. Collective effort is required from professionals, technologists, and policymakers.
Join the Movement Let’s change the narrative. Support youth mental health through telehealth. https://www.24hrdoc.com/signup Sign Up At 24hrdoc