Mental health coverage can be lacking at best, with seemingly few therapists and treatments accessible and affordable. But as depression and anxiety rates increase in the U.S., it may be time for employers to familiarize themselves more with mental health care.
According to Gallup, the number of U.S. adults diagnosed with depression jumped by 10% in less than 10 years, with nearly 30% of the population now having the condition at some point in their lifetime. Meanwhile, anxiety is still one of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S., affecting one in three adults. There is no one-stop solution for mental health challenges. Still, the more diversity a health plan offers, the better, underlines Dr. Chris Pagnani, medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, a medical group practice based in Philadelphia.
