Virtual Therapy Maryland

Accessible Virtual Therapy for Maryland Residents

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that about 1,056,000 Maryland residents struggle with a mental health condition, including chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. This number is 25-times greater than the population of the state’s capital city of Annapolis. Of added concern, is that about 254,000 Maryland adults have a serious mental illness, and that nearly 17% of MD youth between the ages of 12-17 experience a major depressive episode each year. America’s Health Rankings also confirms that Maryland shows higher-than-average rates for frequent mental distress (FMD), particularly in the 18-44 age group. Without intervention, the state is headed for an especially challenging future because a staggering 1.5 million Maryland residents live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals. To overcome barriers to accessing qualified support, Kindbridge has stepped in to offer powerful virtual therapy. Maryland residents (individuals, couples, and families) can connect to a specialized counselor right here, today.

“Maryland shows higher-than-average rates for frequent mental distress (FMD), particularly in the 18-44 age group” (America’s Health Rankings)

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

Technology addiction is one of the fastest growing threats to public health in Maryland. Problematic behavior regarding engagement with internet-enabled activities has compromised the wellbeing of vulnerable and at-risk residents. These issues include the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Research shows that problem gambling is evident in about 4% of the adult population in Maryland.
• Problematic use of pornography: National studies suggest that up to 7% of Americans meet the criteria for problematic use of pornography, which equates 438,200 MD residents.
• 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: National studies suggest that up to 16% of Americans struggle with unhealthy online shopping. It’s therefore estimated that over 1 million Maryland residents may need to reevaluate their online shopping behavior, 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 are available to any Maryland 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 are comorbid 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