Mental health care has suffered in Michigan for decades, and now the overburdened system is facing even more stress as more demands will soon be made on it. Here's something that might help.
Excerpt: A new study shows more Michigan residents are depressed than those in other states, and mental health care workers are using telephone and video conferencing to reach out to patients in areas without psychiatric services.
Already overburdened with high case loads, mental health professionals statewide are expecting increased demand under the federal Affordable Care Act, which requires insurance companies to provide mental health coverage that is equal to what’s provided for physical-health conditions.
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Source: Detroit News
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