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Charlie Health Expands Services to Address National Demand for Accessible Intensive Care

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Charlie Health, the nation's leading provider of virtual high-acuity behavioral healthcare, is expanding its services to individuals ages 8 to 64, making its evidence-based care model accessible to more people than ever before. This expansion directly addresses critical care gaps for both younger children and midlife adults nationwide, reinforcing Charlie Health's position as the only provider offering this level of care to such a broad range of individuals at scale.

The expansion comes in response to growing needs for high-acuity behavioral healthcare, particularly for younger children and midlife adults. Rates of suicide among preteens (ages 8-12) have been rising approximately since 2008, yet appropriate and affordable services for this age group remain scarce. Charlie Health's expansion also addresses the need for intensive care options for midlife adults, who are disproportionately affected by mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

"From the beginning, our focus has been on delivering exceptional care to the people who need it most," said Carter Barnhart, CEO and Co-Founder of Charlie Health. "We've consistently heard from families, providers, and other community members about the need for treatment options for individuals beyond teens and young adults. Broadening our age range reflects our commitment to making high-acuity behavioral healthcare accessible to a wider population, ensuring more people can benefit from our proven, personalized care model at every stage of life."

Key Takeaways:

  • Charlie Health, the nation's leading provider of virtual high-acuity behavioral healthcare, is expanding its services to individuals ages 8 to 64.
  • This expansion directly addresses critical care gaps for both younger children and midlife adults nationwide.
  • Rates of suicide among preteens (ages 8-12) have been rising approximately since 2008.
  • Charlie Health's programs provide personalized, intensive treatment for children, teens, and adults facing serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders.
  • Outcomes from Charlie Health's youngest and oldest clients who have completed treatment to date demonstrate the effectiveness of its programs across its existing age spectrum.
  • Among clients ages 13 and younger, measures of depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7) decreased by 63% and 66%, respectively, from intake to discharge.
  • Clients in this age group also reported a 56% decrease in the number of school days they missed and a 48% improvement in their ability to concentrate on activities like schoolwork at the time of discharge.
  • Among clients ages 46 and older, measures of depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7) decreased by 58% and 59%, respectively, from intake to discharge.
  • Clients in this age group also reported a 45% decrease in the number of workdays they missed and a 28% improvement in their ability to manage family issues at the time of discharge.

Statistics:

  • Charlie Health's programs provide personalized, intensive treatment for children, teens, and adults facing serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders.
  • Rates of suicide among preteens (ages 8-12) have been rising approximately since 2008.
  • Among clients ages 13 and younger, measures of depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7) decreased by 63% and 66%, respectively, from intake to discharge.
  • Clients in this age group also reported a 56% decrease in the number of school days they missed and a 48% improvement in their ability to concentrate on activities like schoolwork at the time of discharge.
  • Among clients ages 46 and older, measures of depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7) decreased by 58% and 59%, respectively, from intake to discharge.
  • Clients in this age group also reported a 45% decrease in the number of workdays they missed and a 28% improvement in their ability to manage family issues at the time of discharge.

Sources:

  • Charlie Health
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)

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