Solomé Tibebu always knew that technology would drive opportunities in behavioral health care access and treatment, with her personal journey with mental illness starting as a teen.
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Startups look to bridge disparities in mental healthcare
Hurdle Health, a mental health startup that trains culturally competent therapists, has seen continued growth over the last year. Its founder and others are working to expand access to mental healthcare.
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In a pandemic that has exacerbated health disparities in the U.S., the prolonged health crisis is also taking a toll on people’s mental health.
As the winter months approached, roughly 41% of people reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, according to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between Nov. 25 and Dec. 7.