Mental healthcare has never been more important.

Even before the global pandemic, mental health challenges were on the rise

Prior to the pandemic, the World Health Organization estimated that 1 in 4 people would experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime. In the United States, that number has now soared. In May, nearly half (47%) of survey respondents¹ said their mental health had been negatively impacted by COVID-19. And that number is growing.

The crisis is real

$201 billion is spent on mental health in the United States annually, even before the pandemic²

46.6 million American adults (aged 18 or older) have some type of mental illness and 11.2 million have a debilitating mental illness³

70% of those with mental health conditions have a medical comorbidity⁴

In April, telehealth claims were up by 8,300% and the number one diagnosis was mental health⁵

Companies, healthcare organizations and leaders around the world have made this issue a top priority and are taking action to get people the help they need. That’s where Teladoc Health comes in.

The response

Consumers have embraced the virtual care experience. In a recent poll, two-thirds of respondents said the pandemic has increased their willingness to try telehealth, and virtual care interactions are predicted to exceed 1 billion in 2020.⁶ Most employees think their employers should provide virtual care benefits as an option.