LOS ANGELES– Amino Health, a leading digital healthcare guidance platform, has announced an exciting new partnership with Bend Health, a national provider of pediatric mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. This collaboration aims to broaden access to in-network mental health services for youth by integrating Bend Health’s platform into the Amino Health network, enabling qualifying members to easily connect to essential mental health support.
Monika Roots, MD, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, and President of Bend Health, explained the significance of this partnership, emphasizing that finding high-quality mental health care for children and adolescents should not be a challenge for parents. “Too often, families are faced with long waitlists or fragmented care that doesn’t meet their needs,” Roots said. “By partnering with Amino Health, we’re making it easier for families to quickly connect with Bend Health’s comprehensive, in-network youth mental health services, ensuring children receive the right support when they need it.”
New Services and Support for Families
Through this partnership, qualifying Amino Health members can now access a wide range of mental health services for children and teens, all through the Amino Health platform. These services include:
- Virtual therapy, coaching, psychiatry, intensive outpatient care, and neuropsychological testing.
- Personalized care plans designed by licensed mental health professionals, based on evidence-backed treatment models.
- Support for behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress management.
- Family-focused resources to assist caregivers and promote long-term well-being.
Addressing the Growing Need for Youth Mental Health Care
Mental health challenges among young people have reached alarming levels, with 1 in 5 children facing a mental health disorder. Unfortunately, half of these children do not receive the treatment they need. By collaborating with Bend Health, Amino Health is tackling this critical gap in access to high-quality, in-network mental health services for youth.
John Asalone, CEO of Amino Health, shared his personal experience to highlight the challenges families face when seeking mental health care for their children. “As a parent, I have experienced the struggle of finding a pediatric neuropsychologist,” said Asalone. “Even when you find a quality provider who accepts your insurance, wait times can be 6 months. Partnering with Bend Health allows us to guide families to trusted, high-quality mental health care, ensuring children and teens get the support they need when they need it.”
About Amino Health
Amino Health is a healthcare navigation company that connects members to affordable, high-quality care. Through its platform, Amino Health provides personalized guidance to help members make informed decisions about healthcare providers, facilities, treatments, prescriptions, and more.
About Bend Health
Bend Health is dedicated to improving access to pediatric mental health care services. Through its unique collaborative care model, which integrates coaches, therapists, and psychiatric providers, Bend Health offers comprehensive, personalized care plans that help children overcome mental health challenges. The model has been proven to yield better outcomes, with nine peer-reviewed studies demonstrating its effectiveness. Bend Health’s services are available to over 95 million children and families via partnerships with leading insurers, employers, and health systems, in addition to self-pay options.
This partnership is poised to make a significant impact on the availability and accessibility of mental health care for children, teens, and young adults, addressing a growing need for comprehensive support in the youth mental health space.
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