When Pat Paulson's son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross Blue Shield provider directory and started calling mental health therapists.
The proliferation worries some traditional mental health professionals, who have raised concerns about aggressive advertising and whether patient care is compromised.
Consumers who have trouble getting in to see a therapist are turning to online behavioral health providers that offer quick access. But there’s limited research on their effectiveness.
People who have trouble getting in to see a therapist are turning to online providers that offer quick access. But there’s limited data on their effectiveness.