Barriers to Care
Mental health spectrum
Providers
100

The United States currently has a major shortage of these providers 

What are therapists?

100

A state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, and family

What is stress?

100

A person licensed to provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental health conditions

Who is a therapist?

200

The percentage of therapists currently accepting new patients

What are 12% of therapists?

200

A feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness

What is anxiety?

200

A person who can specialize in research regarding the ongoing study of mental illness 

Who is a psychologist? 

300

The hesitancy to talk about or receive care for your mental health 

What is the mental health stigma?

300

A common medical condition that often manifests as a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest

What is depression?

300

A mental health professional trained to help patients build resilience to treat subclinical mental health conditions

Who is a mental health coach?

400

The economic and social factors that influence a group's decisions that influence individual and group differences in health status

What are the social determinants of health?

400

A classification for mild symptoms of mental health fatigue or mental health conditions

What is subclinical?

400

The most effective psychotherapeutic approach for treating mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and stress1

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

500

The formation of a care relationship with your therapist or mental healthcare provider

What is the therapeutic alliance?

500

These providers help those with complex health needs navigate to appropriate care

Who are licensed case management

500

A way to help hesitant populations (males, people of color, those over 50) with their mental health by first engaging them in physical care.

What is the side door approach?

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