COVID-19 and its corresponding stresses —  isolation, job losses, lockdowns — have had a dramatic impact on our mental health. 

The number of American adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression rose as high as 40% during the pandemic. This is up from 10% of adults prior to the onset of COVID-19. 

HealthTap doctors also saw an increase in patients seeking affordable mental healthcare. In response, we expanded our mental health services. Now, anyone can get support for mental and behavioral health in our virtual primary care clinic. Appointments are available seven days a week, and there’s little to no wait time.

In our clinic, we treat issues such as depression, fatigue, excessive worry, alcohol overuse, anxiety, insomnia, and work or school stress. Our primary care doctors can help in many ways: they conduct mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide prescription medication and refills†.

You can choose your own doctor, book mental health visits when it’s convenient for you, and see the same primary care doctor for all your visits. Each visit is only $39 with a HealthTap Prime membership of $15 per month. You can use HealthTap with or without insurance. 

To support HealthTap members looking for therapy and counseling, we also launched a partnership with Talkspace — a top-rated online counseling service. Talkspace therapists can pick up where HealthTap doctors leave off. HealthTap Prime subscribers get a $100 Talkspace discount. You can start Talkspace counseling on your own or get referred by a HealthTap doctor.

The pandemic has shown us that we need better and broader support for people experiencing mental health issues. HealthTap is answering the call by providing affordable, accessible mental healthcare to all Americans. 

If you’re experiencing mental health issues, I encourage you to reach out and schedule a mental and emotional assessment with a HealthTap doctor, schedule a therapy call with Talkspace, or connect with resources and specialists in your community today.

 *Source: The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use, KFF

 †For a full list of what mental health conditions HealthTap does and does not treat, visit our Mental & Behavioral Health page.

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If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, or your family.

Emergency Medical Services — 911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.