LifeStance Survey Finds US Adults Prioritize Access to Therapy Over Free Taylor Swift Tickets and Vacations
LifeStance Health's recent survey of 1,085 U.S. adults reveals critical insights into mental health care access and priorities. Key findings include:
1. 70% of respondents reported experiencing mental health challenges, with 64% having sought therapy previously.
2. 66% found therapists accepting their insurance, while 27% struggled to find in-network providers.
3. 65% couldn't afford therapy without insurance coverage.
4. 54% ranked therapy as their top discretionary expense.
5. 50% would choose free therapy over luxury experiences like cruises or concert tickets.
The survey also highlighted social media's role in mental health information, with YouTube being the most popular platform overall, while TikTok ranked highest among Gen Z users despite being considered potentially harmful.
Un recente sondaggio di LifeStance Health condotto su 1.085 adulti negli Stati Uniti rivela insight fondamentali sull'accesso e le priorità nella salute mentale. I risultati chiave includono:
1. Il 70% dei partecipanti ha riportato di aver affrontato sfide legate alla salute mentale, con il 64% che ha già cercato una terapia in precedenza.
2. Il 66% ha trovato terapeuti che accettano la loro assicurazione, mentre il 27% ha avuto difficoltà a trovare fornitori in rete.
3. Il 65% non potrebbe permettersi la terapia senza copertura assicurativa.
4. Il 54% ha classificato la terapia come la loro spesa discrezionale principale.
5. Il 50% sceglierebbe la terapia gratuita piuttosto che esperienze di lusso come crociere o biglietti per concerti.
Il sondaggio ha anche evidenziato il ruolo dei social media nell'informazione sulla salute mentale, con YouTube considerato il più popolare in generale, mentre TikTok ha ottenuto il punteggio più alto tra gli utenti della Gen Z nonostante si consideri potenzialmente dannoso.
Una encuesta reciente de LifeStance Health realizada a 1,085 adultos en EE. UU. revela aspectos críticos sobre el acceso y las prioridades en el cuidado de la salud mental. Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
1. El 70% de los encuestados reportó haber enfrentado desafíos de salud mental, con un 64% que ha buscado terapia anteriormente.
2. El 66% encontró terapeutas que aceptan su seguro, mientras que el 27% tuvo dificultades para encontrar proveedores dentro de la red.
3. El 65% no podría costear la terapia sin cobertura de seguro.
4. El 54% clasificó la terapia como su principal gasto discrecional.
5. El 50% elegiría terapia gratuita en lugar de experiencias de lujo como cruceros o entradas para conciertos.
La encuesta también destacó el papel de las redes sociales en la información sobre salud mental, siendo YouTube la plataforma más popular en general, mientras que TikTok ocupó el primer lugar entre los usuarios de la Generación Z a pesar de ser considerado potencialmente dañino.
LifeStance Health의 최근 조사에 따르면, 1,085명의 미국 성인들을 대상으로 한 정신 건강 관리 접근 및 우선사항에 대한 중요한 통찰이 드러났습니다. 주요 발견은 다음과 같습니다:
1. 응답자의 70%가 정신 건강 문제를 경험했다고 보고했으며, 64%는 이전에 치료를 받았다고 응답했습니다.
2. 66%는 자신의 보험을 받아주는 치료사를 찾았고, 27%는 네트워크 내 의료 제공자를 찾는 데 어려움을 겪었습니다.
3. 65%는 보험 없이 치료를 받을 수 없다고 응답했습니다.
4. 54%는 치료를 가장 중요하게 여기는 선택적 지출로 분류했습니다.
5. 50%는 크루즈나 콘서트 티켓과 같은 사치스러운 경험보다 무료 치료를 선택할 것이라고 말했습니다.
이 조사에서는 정신 건강 정보에서 소셜 미디어의 역할이 강조되었으며, YouTube가 전반적으로 가장 인기 있는 플랫폼으로 여겨졌고, TikTok은 Z세대 사용자들 사이에서 가장 높은 순위를 차지했지만 잠재적으로 해로운 것으로 간주되었습니다.
Une récente enquête de LifeStance Health menée auprès de 1 085 adultes aux États-Unis révèle des informations cruciales sur l'accès aux soins de santé mentale et les priorités. Les résultats clés incluent :
1. 70 % des répondants ont signalé avoir rencontré des problèmes de santé mentale, 64 % ayant déjà cherché une thérapie.
2. 66 % ont trouvé des thérapeutes acceptant leur assurance, tandis que 27 % ont eu du mal à trouver des prestataires dans le réseau.
3. 65 % ne pourraient pas se permettre de suivre une thérapie sans couverture d'assurance.
4. 54 % ont classé la thérapie comme leur principale dépense discrétionnaire.
5. 50 % préfèreraient une thérapie gratuite à des expériences de luxe comme des croisières ou des billets de concert.
L'enquête a également mis en évidence le rôle des réseaux sociaux dans l'information sur la santé mentale, YouTube étant la plateforme la plus populaire dans l'ensemble, tandis que TikTok a été classé le plus haut parmi les utilisateurs de la Génération Z, bien qu'il soit considéré comme potentiellement nuisible.
Eine aktuelle Umfrage von LifeStance Health unter 1.085 Erwachsenen in den USA zeigt wichtige Erkenntnisse über den Zugang zu psychischer Gesundheitsversorgung und Prioritäten. Wichtige Ergebnisse sind:
1. 70% der Befragten gaben an, psychische Gesundheitsprobleme erlebt zu haben, wobei 64% zuvor eine Therapie in Anspruch genommen hatten.
2. 66% fanden Therapeuten, die ihre Versicherung akzeptieren, während 27% Schwierigkeiten hatten, Anbieter im Netzwerk zu finden.
3. 65% könnten sich Therapie ohne Versicherungsschutz nicht leisten.
4. 54% stuften Therapie als ihre wichtigste diskretionäre Ausgabe ein.
5. 50% würden kostenlose Therapie einem Luxus-Erlebnis wie Kreuzfahrten oder Konzertkarten vorziehen.
Die Umfrage hob auch die Rolle von Social Media bei Informationen zur psychischen Gesundheit hervor, wobei YouTube insgesamt die beliebteste Plattform war, während TikTok unter Gen Z-Nutzern am höchsten eingestuft wurde, obwohl es als potenziell schädlich gilt.
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Survey Also Reveals Differing Attitudes About Mental Health Content on Social Media, With TikTok Emerging as a Highly Used but Less Trusted Platform
As the nation faces a growing mental health crisis, many people struggle to access and afford mental health treatment. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health condition, highlighting the urgent need for accessible, high-quality care.
LifeStance's survey of 1,085
The majority of Americans rely on insurance coverage to afford mental healthcare. However, a significant portion of people struggle to find an in-network provider, impacting their ability to receive care within a reasonable timeframe.
- Two-thirds of respondents (
66% ) have been able to find a therapist who accepts their insurance and has availability while over a quarter (27% ) have not, underscoring the continued need for expanded access to insurance-covered mental health services across the country. - Nearly two-thirds (
65% ) of respondents said they would not be able to afford therapy if it wasn't covered by their health insurance. - Over half (
59% ) of respondents said that seeing a therapist whose services are covered by insurance would provide financial relief, with this sentiment being most prevalent among baby boomers (39% ) and Generation X (38% ), compared to millennials (31% ) and Generation Z (28% ).
Mental health is a top priority for many Americans. In fact, a majority of people ranked therapy as their most important discretionary expense.
- Over half (
54% ) of respondents ranked therapy or related mental health services as their top discretionary expense priority. - If given the option, half (
50% ) stated they would choose a year of free therapy sessions over once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like an all-expenses-paid luxury cruise aroundEurope , free Super Bowl tickets or free Taylor Swift tickets.
Social media platforms are an increasingly popular destination for mental health content and information. However, people acknowledge that the quality of content can vary depending on the platform.
- While YouTube is the most popular platform overall for seeking mental health content (used by
31% of respondents), Generation Z ranks TikTok as their number one source. In fact,40% of Generation Z respondents seek mental health content on TikTok. - Not all of this content is beneficial: TikTok's mental health content was ranked the most harmful by
34% of respondents, while YouTube was cited as having the most useful mental health content (according to47% of respondents).
"Affordable and readily accessible mental healthcare is one of the greatest collective needs in our country today," said Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, Chief Medical Officer, LifeStance. "While we've made a significant amount of progress with respect to increasing access to care for communities across the nation, there is still more work that needs to be done to ensure all patients have access to care when and where they need it."
Added Dr. Ramtekkar: "As a psychiatrist, it's concerning to know that due to challenges finding providers who accept their coverage, many people are forced to turn to inaccurate and potentially harmful sources of information on social media to address their mental health concerns. Access and quality care must go hand-in-hand to meaningfully address the mental health crisis. Not only do patients need to be able to consistently receive treatment, but they also must be confident that their licensed clinicians are trained to deliver quality, evidence-based care."
Methodology
Researchscape International conducted an online survey of 1,085
ABOUT LIFESTANCE HEALTH
Founded in 2017, LifeStance (NASDAQ: LFST) is reimagining mental health. We are one of the nation's largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental healthcare for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable and personalized mental healthcare. LifeStance and its supported practices collectively employ approximately 6,800 psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, psychologists and therapists and operates across 33 states and approximately 550 centers. To learn more, please visit www.LifeStance.com.
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