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Six months in, NYC's free online therapy platform for teens has seen 7,000 signups

Michael Elsen-Rooney

May 23, 2024 |

Chalkbeat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Teenspace is a free online therapy program that offers video and text-based mental health support. Nearly 7,000 teens have signed up for the program so far, and 65% of them have reported an improvement in their mental health since connecting to a licensed therapist through the platform.

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Teens want therapy. Are they getting it?

Christian Rojas Linares Salma Baksh Shoaa Khan Mike Elsen Rooney

May 22, 2024 |

Chalkbeat |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Teen Space expands free access to mental health care. With parental consent, teens can sign up online or through the app and be quickly matched with a therapist. Since its launch last November, more than 6,000 students have signed up, and each one has been connected with a therapist within 24 hours.

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Telehealth is making abortion way more accessible for disabled people, but it's not perfect

Annabel Rocha

March 18, 2024 |

Reckon |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Telehealth appointments make it easier for people with disabilities to access healthcare, including medication abortions, by allowing those in need to access care from the comfort of their own homes. For many people, this eliminates several access barriers they often face when seeking care. Post-Roe, medication abortion via telehealth visits accounts for 16% of all reported abortions.

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More Teens Are Opting for Virtual Therapy

MaryLou Costa

February 15, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Virginia

After the pandemic, many teens are still opting for telehealth therapy rather than in-office care. Telehealth makes therapy more accessible for those who need it, particularly through collaboration with mental health platforms like Daybreak that partner with school districts across the U.S. to provide access to virtual therapy in schools. Daybreak’s data shows that 92% of families see behavioral improvements and 80% of school staff see attendance and grade improvements in students who participate in therapy.

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Children's nutrition program, revved up in the pandemic, faces severe cuts

Caitlin Dewey

January 08, 2024 |

Stateline |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress and the Department of Agriculture changed the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) to make the program more accessible. Innovations included allowing virtual appointments and increased funding for fruit and vegetable vouchers, among other changes. These changes led to significant program growth, estimating 6.6 million WIC participants in 2023.

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Copline: a hotline for law enforcement to call on their worst days

Grant Ritchey

December 10, 2023 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Virginia

Copline is a hotline for law enforcement, run by law enforcement that gives on-duty cops a place to talk and vent anonymously with people who understand what they’re going through. Copline receives about 400 calls a month and those who call the hotline can also get recommendations for mental health services in their area, like AA meetings and outpatient treatment options.

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The Trans Community is Fighting Tough New Laws

Erik Sandoval

August 17, 2023 |

Solutionaries |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Given legislative changes restricting access to hormone therapy and medical care for transgender individuals, many groups and individuals across the U.S. have developed community-based healthcare clinics and support networks to serve impacted individuals. One organization, Plume, has helped 13,000 patients in 45 states with its virtual gender-affirming care, which includes hormone therapy, primary care, and mental health support, plus legal and social navigation assistance.

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How JEAY Healthcare is bridging the healthcare gap in ESKU

Emmanuel Salako

June 19, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ekiti

The JEAY Healthcare app connects students with quality healthcare regardless of their location. App users can schedule appointments, meet with doctors over the phone or video calls and access an online pharmacy. Since launching in February 2023, the app has had over 300 downloads and sees about 130 daily users.

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Remote Consultation via WhatsApp Revolutionises Surgical Care in Rural Malawi

Rabson Kondowe

June 19, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Malawi

The WhatsApp group SURG Africa and remote Managed Clinical Network connect district hospitals with specialists, like surgeons and anesthesiologists, who can provide support and advice on difficult medical cases. The goal of the group is to improve healthcare services available and increase access to necessary care, specifically in rural areas.

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Medeecal: An e-health platform closes the medical desert in West Africa

Yero S. Bah

June 19, 2023 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Sierra Leone

The Medeecal app increases healthcare access by providing a range of telehealth services including health education, free medical consultations, preventative care, referrals and follow-up care. As of March 2023, the app has over 1,000 registered patients and provides about eight consultations a day.

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