CultureFriday 02.11.22

Can Telehealth Close the Mental Healthcare Gap?

Mental healthcare access has long been an issue in the U.S., especially in rural areas, where there’s an estimated 1 psychiatrist for every 30,000 residents. The Recount takes a look at telehealth use during the Covid-19 pandemic and whether the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can address the rural digital divide and improve mental health access for rural communities.