The shortage of therapists in Greater Cleveland means adults, children and families often wait four to six months for appointments.
As the pandemic rolls on, more people are seeking help for emotional issues. A shortage of therapists in Greater Cleveland means adults, children and families often wait four to six months for appointments.CLEVELAND, Ohio – People are hurting emotionally as we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but help remains hard to find. There are too few mental health professionals here and nationally.
Even before the pandemic, there were about 8,300 child and adolescent psychiatrists, and 4,000 child and adolescent clinical psychologists, for about 15 million kids with treatable mental health issues, according to estimates published in news reports.Children are showing an increase in anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide due to disruptions at home and school,First, kids adjusted to remote learning, then had to adjust again when in-person instruction returned.
But because telehealth reduces barriers to care, they have also led to increased demand for behavioral health appointments. “There’s the double-edged sword of the virtual visit,” Heinberg said.Since the pandemic started, people have dealt with big emotions and upheaval: job loss, death of loved ones, home schooling and health concerns.
There’s an awareness that things are still not completely normal, and we worry that the next variant-driven spike in COVID-19 cases is around the corner. MetroHealth also has behavioral health services integrated into some area schools, making it easier to identify and treat students needing help. Area hospitals are hiring more mental health professionals, but that’s not a total solution, therapists said. Hiring is a slow process, and new providers are quickly booked solid with appointments.DeWine’s goals for boosting state’s mental health services
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