Why Mental Health Therapy is Growing in the USA
Almost double the number of Americans have sought mental health treatment now than was the case two decades a historical reflection of declining mental health up to the present day, but with increasing access to virtual care and destigmatization trends. In 2004, 13 percent of adults reported having seen a therapist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional in the past year, according to a Gallup poll. In 2022, it grew to 23 percent. The trends started long before COVID-19; in …