The mental health parity is responsible for allowing more people to have access to psychotherapy. However, two barriers remain to this treatment. The first is embarrassment.
According to studies, stigma associated with mental illness is still a major barrier to seeking treatment. The second is cost. Even with health insurance, the out-of-pockets costs can be expensive, especially when money is tight. For many individuals, needing treatment and not being able to afford is embarrassing, and, therefore they never seek professional help.
According to studies, stigma associated with mental illness is still a major barrier to seeking treatment. The second is cost. Even with health insurance, the out-of-pockets costs can be expensive, especially when money is tight. For many individuals, needing treatment and not being able to afford is embarrassing, and, therefore they never seek professional help.