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Technology is reshaping how people get help for their mental health. New initiatives involve virtual reality therapy to AI chatbot therapists.
Answers aren't bad, but they don't replace a human. Calling or texting 988 provides a better way to connect to help.
With growing concern about the mental health of adolescents, there is a pressing need to increase young people’s access to effective and affordable treatments for mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
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Thousands of new tools with unproven results are entering the fold to help Americans in need
Online mental health services have blossomed since the pandemic started. Many providers think that's mostly a good thing, but there are still some concerns.