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Accessing mental health services can be difficult. For example, in 2019, a middle-aged mother with a history of trauma and alcohol use missed three appointments in a row with her psychiatrist. She was nearly discharged from treatment for “lack of interest.” What happened?
Steven Madonick, MD
In fact, she could not travel to her appointments because she could not afford to repair her car and her trauma symptoms prevented her from getting on a bus or using a ride service. She was ashamed to share these reasons. However, when COVID-19 hit and telehealth first became widely available and reimbursed in Connecticut as part of the emergency measures, she was able to see her psychiatrist without leaving her home. After that, she attended every appointment.