Global Telepsychiatry Market Trends

There is an increase in demand for virtual consultation for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic owing to social distancing, job losses, etc. which is increasing the adoption of telepsychiatry. According to the National Library of Medicine Telepsychiatry, the psychological impact of COVID-19 quarantine has serious side effects, such as depression and anxiety. The COVID-19 quarantine reduces the availability of psychiatric and psychological interventions and the evidence base for telepsychiatry is growing among adults and adolescents. A growing body of literature suggested the use of telepsychiatry to provide mental health services and improve quality care.

Adults dominated the market growth during the forecast period. The increasing level of depression and anxiety in adults is boosting the demand for telepsychiatry in this age group. According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention in Updates in February 2022, at some point in their lives, one out of every six adults will experience depression. Every year, approximately 16 million adults in the United States suffer from depression. Thus, the growing trend of depression in adults anticipated to boost the segment over the forecast period. According to the article titled ' Prevalence of depression, anxiety and insomia' published in August 2021, Anxiety was found to be prevalent in 23.2% of people, followed by depression in 22.08%, and insomnia was found to be prevalent in 38.9%. of the people. Furthermore, adults are very much likely to use smartphones and online services, which can help propel the market demand. Patients with mental health disorders have a tendency to drift toward harmful lifestyle choices very easily. Hence, these people need continuous monitoring via remote monitoring that can help them curb the feeling of loneliness . Additionally, early warning signs, follow-up appointments using telepsychiatry will in turn fuel the market demand.