As more people begin to see the value in taking care of their mental health, the demand for high-quality therapy continues to rise.
According to the recently released 2024 Mental Health Awareness Report by Grow Therapy, which includes the results of Grow Therapy’s national survey of Grow Therapy’s provider partners, 68% of therapists report that the demand for therapy is on the rise, as they are seeing an increase in the number of patients seeking therapy for the first time.
Grow therapists report that most patients start to see tangible results after anywhere from 2-8 therapy sessions (78%).
Millennials make up the largest group seeking therapy (68%), compared to Gen Z (21%), Gen X (9%) and Boomers (1%).
Demand for Therapy is Here to Stay
Jake Cooper, CEO and Co-Founder of Grow Therapy, notes that the demand for therapy across all age groups is not going away anytime soon. “The findings from our annual mental health awareness report reveal that the demand for therapy is not going away and that those who seek therapy are finding tangible results to help manage their mental health.”
The uncertainty of world contributes to the need for quality mental health care, and Cooper emphasizes this need: “Access to quality mental healthcare is critical to navigating the obstacles that are thrown at us along the way.”
Key findings from Grow Therapy’s 2024 Mental Health Awareness Report:
- Identifying with Therapist: While training, experience and empathy play a critical role, therapists report that it’s important (29%) or at least moderately important (35%) that they share an identity with their clients to enhance the quality of mental health care provided.
- Involvement of Parents: Most (59%) therapists report that moderate involvement from parents is important when teens are seeking therapy, to provide support and encouragement for their teenager’s therapy journey while respecting their privacy.
- Therapy is Effective from a Young Age: Therapists largely report that therapy is effective starting a young age, 6-10 years old (45%) or even as early as 1-5 years old (31%).
- Seeking Medication: Therapists who prescribe medication report that the number of patients seeking medication for the first time has decreased (39%), vs. increased (37%) or stayed the same (24%).
- Medication Results: Therapists who prescribe medication report that it takes 2-4 sessions before they start seeing tangible improvement as a result of medication management (76%).
If you’re looking for a mental health professional, consider a provider with Grow Therapy. Grow Therapy can connect you with therapists in your area or online who can meet your needs.
