Overview

• Use of mental health care increased substantially during the pandemic, especially for anxiety and depression.
• Telehealth became much more widely used for mental health visits, improving access.
• Study tracked 7 million adults with employer insurance, not those with severe illnesses.
• Mental health visits were up 39% and spending up 54% compared to pre-pandemic.
• Telehealth for mental health continued at high levels after pandemic, signaling lasting change.