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Christina S Palmer1, Shandra M Brown Levey1, Marisa Kostiuk2
1Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Primary Care
|November 10, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to virtual behavioral health care, demonstrating its effectiveness and highlighting ongoing challenges. This trend is expected to continue, addressing growing mental health needs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health Services
- Telemedicine
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical demand for accessible behavioral health services.
- A significant shift towards virtual mental health care occurred during the pandemic.
- This virtual modality has persisted and is projected for future use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the transition and sustained use of virtual care in mental health.
- To review the evidence supporting the efficacy of virtual behavioral health.
- To identify challenges and barriers associated with virtual behavioral health care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on virtual behavioral health care during and post-pandemic.
- Analysis of system, provider, and patient-level data on virtual care efficacy.
- Synthesis of research on barriers and facilitators to virtual mental health access.
Main Results:
- Virtual care became a primary mode for mental health services during the pandemic and continues to be.
- Evidence supports the efficacy of virtual health for various behavioral health conditions.
- Understanding of barriers and challenges in virtual behavioral health care is increasing.
Conclusions:
- Virtual behavioral health care is a sustainable and effective model for meeting growing mental health needs.
- Continued research and adaptation are necessary to overcome existing barriers.
- The future of mental health care includes a significant virtual component.
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