Insurance confusion keeps many from mental health care

Despite growing awareness of mental health needs, managing insurance decisions remains a major barrier to care. According to new survey data, 20% of U.S. adults have postponed therapy because they couldn't make sense of their coverage options during open enrollment. For those already juggling work and family demands, the added complexity of insurance decisions can be overwhelming.

Publication Details

Journal
Mental Health Weekly
Published
2025-12-19
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https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34702
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Mental Health Treatment and Access
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Insurance confusion keeps many from mental health care

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Insurance confusion keeps many from mental health care

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Abstract

Despite growing awareness of mental health needs, managing insurance decisions remains a major barrier to care. According to new survey data, 20% of U.S. adults have postponed therapy because they couldn't make sense of their coverage options during open enrollment. For those already juggling work and family demands, the added complexity of insurance decisions can be overwhelming.

Mental Health WeeklyVol. 35(48)
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Mental Health Treatment and Access
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