Virtual Therapy Tennessee

Data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Tennessee indicates that nearly 1 million adults in the state have a diagnosed mental health condition. The true number is even higher when you consider the number of residents who have not received an official diagnosis from a care provider. In addition, nearly 44% of adults report having symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, Tennessee’s youth are on track for a similar fate. The Behavioral Health Barometer for Tennessee reports that over 12% of those aged 12-17 have experienced a Major Depressive Episode (MDE). That data was validated before COVID-19. The ramifications of the 2020-23 pandemic along with relentless sociopolitical unrest in the state will only compound the issue. Of that age group, NAMI states that approximately 60% go without care. In fact, in the entire state, an estimate 46% of all residents live in a community that does not have adequate access to mental health professionals. And therein lies the genesis of Kindbridge Online Behavioral Health Services. In a region where nearly 3.25 million people don’t have proper access to mental health professionals, Kindbridge recognized that something had to be done. Our organization has carefully chosen mental health professionals from Tennessee and the Southern U.S. to provide immediate counseling and therapy. You and/or your loved ones don’t have to wait to receive help. Kindbridge has created a welcoming and safe virtual environment where one can take the first step on their road to recovery and receive full support along the way.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

Technology addiction is one of the fastest growing threats to public health in Tennessee. Problematic behavior regarding engagement with digital activities (referred to as digital dependencies) has compromised the wellbeing of vulnerable and at-risk residents. These issues include the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Data indicates that Tennessee’s addiction helpline saw a 98% year-over-year increase in gambling-related contacts for the most recently recorded annum.
• Problematic use of pornography: National studies suggest that up to 7% of Americans meet the criteria for problematic use of pornography, which equates almost 400,000 adult residents in Tennessee.
• Problematic online trading behavior: National studies suggest that 8% of investors meet the criteria for compulsivity regarding online trading.
• Unhealthy video gaming: National studies suggest around 3-5% of gamers experience issues with unhealthy gaming.
• Problematic online shopping behavior: Capital One Shopping indicates that for the most recently reported annum, Tennessee online shopping shows significant e-commerce activity, with estimated annual revenue just under $18 billion, though TN residents shop online less frequently than the national average. In either case, national studies indicate that up to 16% of Americans struggle with unhealthy online shopping behavior. It is therefore estimated that more than 912,000 Tennesseans may need to reassess their own e-commerce experiences, assuming the state mirrors national averages.

As a virtual counseling platform, Kindbridge leverages technology to treat all of the above. Counseling specific to each issue is available to any Tennessee resident with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop (everyone). Click or call to connect right now.

Successfully Treating Cooccurring Issues

A number of mental health concerns cooccur with technology addictions. Whether you struggle with one or more of these as cooccurring (w/ problem tech use) issues or they are standalone concerns, we will help.

Anxiety	ADHD
Bipolar Disorder	Chronic Anger + Irritability
Depression	OCD
PTSD	Substance Use Disorder