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Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with mental illness, and there are a number of ways to seek treatment from psychiatrists, who have the ability to prescribe medication, to psychologists, therapists, and counselors. ....
SHOW TRANSCRIPT Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. live with mental illness, and there are a number of ways to seek treatment from psychiatrists, who have the ability to prescribe medication, to psychologists, therapists, and counselors. There s a varying spectrum of ways that you can approach dealing with things like anxiety, depression, substance use disorders. Sometimes that involves medications, if it s warranted. Some people are able to get by with just some therapy. There s cognitive behavioral therapy. There’s dialectical behavioral therapy, there’s motivational therapy, interpersonal, there s so many different types. And the reason that s encouraging for our patients out there is, is we will tailor-fit what you need to you, explained Dr. Eric French, Medical Director of Adult Psychiatry at the Medical Center of Aurora. ....
May 21, 2021 Seeking out mental health treatment is a major first step, often followed by that all-too-familiar question, “How am I going to pay for this?” SHOW TRANSCRIPT Seeking out mental health treatment is a major first step, often followed by that all-too-familiar question, How am I going to pay for this? The cost of a therapy session ranges, depending on your access to health care coverage and even where you live in the country. But experts say, don’t let it be a hindrance. The Affordable Care Act requires some insurers to offer coverage for mental health services. But just like any other treatment, there could be stipulations like using in-network providers for full coverage. So it’s best to get familiar with your plan. ....