New research shows a 30% increase in Americans receiving psychotherapy during the pandemic, but teletherapy may worsen disparities for the neediest populations, such as low-income families and racial minorities.
Dr. Mark Olfson highlighted that teletherapy was expected to help disadvantaged patients. However, evidence shows that those experiencing the greatest psychological distress are losing progress in receiving care, raising concerns.
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