Introduction 23 2021 Sustainability Report A Modern, High-Performing Health System Our People and Culture Environmental Health Responsible Business Practices Performance Data Comprehensive behavioral health care An estimated 1 in 4 American adults are affected each year by mental health disorders. There has been a clear and growing need for more comprehensive behavioral health care amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1 in 3 adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression, compared to 1 in 10 in 2019, and 13% of adults reporting new or increased substance use to manage stress. UnitedHealth Group is addressing behavioral health challenges by delivering wraparound health benefits that treat the whole person with high-quality, supported care. Clinical and behavioral care are addressed in coordination with support from virtual, pharmacy and in-person services. Our network of 300,000 behavioral health providers serves 37 million individuals, with additional support through on-demand clinical capabilities and digital self-care tools. 12% increase in behavioral health providers since 2020. 15M behavioral virtual visits in 2021.
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