The challenges healthcare providers face in managing patient mental health are multitude. The mental health situation in America continues to trend in a concerning direction. 20% of Americans reported suffering from a mental illness in 2019 and 2020, making for roughly 50 million patients. Rates of anxiety and depression are at an all-time high. While researchers work to identify the mechanisms behind the increase in mental illness, increasing numbers of patients seek treatment from a limited number of qualified mental health professionals.
