Telehealth Solutions Can Change the Attitudes Surrounding Mental Health
The topic of mental health has always been taboo. It is something that is way too common, but few people want to talk about it. Instead, a lot of people suffering from problems like anxiety, depression, suicidal tendency, or eating disorders rarely, if ever talk about it or even bother seeking help. The Covid-19 pandemic worsened many people’s personal struggles as they lost loved ones, lost their jobs, couldn’t pay their rent and mortgages, or was stuck in toxic relationships. But one silver lining that might have arisen from the devastating pandemic is the emphasis on mental health. The curfews and lockdowns pushed policymakers and providers to take the prospect of telehealth solutions seriously. The initial push for telehealth was to address the issues in accessing care during the worst phase of the curfews when crowded places became potential hotspots for the spread of infection. The situation got so bad that hospital waiting rooms themselves were deemed too risky. In such cases, ...