Mental Health Intercept Map
Early Intervention
Early Intervention is the point when they start to go to specialized appointments. These appointments can be from a primary care physician, therapist, psychiatrist, etc.
Available Resources is in between intercept 0 and 1 because it is influenced by both.
Unfortunately, there are major holes in this intercept:
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There is a lack of mental health professionals.
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which can contribute to an increase in average wait times.
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Statistics show that Arizona has a severe lack in professionals in rural areas—Arizona is mainly rural
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There is a lack of knowledge as to what insurance covers in terms of behavioral health.
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They either not explicitly state what they cover, or it is difficult to find.
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To lessen these holes:
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Promote behavioral health insurance coverage the same as physical health
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Telehealth services—phone, online meeting, potential VR?
Enable self-help seeking for those with potential mild symptoms to prevent worsening.
