It has been nearly four years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact continues. A recent study has found a significant increase in the demand for mental health services among the population in the post-pandemic era. Experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care alongside seeking professional help when dealing with mental health issues. They also recommend two immediate stress relief methods.
A cohort study published in the JAMA Health Forum found, through an analysis of the database of employer-based private insurance in the United States, that at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the number of individuals receiving in-person mental health services declined, while the number of individuals receiving telehealth visits increased 10-fold compared to pre-pandemic levels. From 2021 to 2022, the number of individuals receiving in-person mental health services gradually rebounded, reaching nearly 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels by August 2022. Meanwhile, the number of individuals receiving telehealth visits stabilized at 10 times pre-pandemic levels.
