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Mental health care iscost-prohibitivefor many.
According toVerywell Mind’s 2022 Cost of Therapy Survey,40% of folks require financial support to afford theirtherapysessions.
This statistic highlights the current state of mental health and the barriers to receiving care.
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While many require financial support to receive therapy, what about those who simply cant afford it?
This article is for those who are facing the challenge of being unable toafford therapy.
It will cover options for accessing care at a lower fee and the resources that service this need.
Read on to learn more.
While this is an unfortunate scenario, you do have options for receiving care.
So,being open and honestabout your financial situation leaves room for them to help you.
To find one, try checking outOpen Path Collective.
You may also want to look into nearby colleges andsocial service agencies.
Many will hire therapists-in-training to provide free or extremely discounted therapy.
A therapy fund offers money to cover a certain number of therapy sessions.
A Word From Verywell
Mental health care is an essential form of healthcare.
They can help you narrow down your options, make phone calls, and offer moral support.
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