Virtual Therapy Rhode Island

Accessible Virtual Therapy for Rhode Island Residents

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that about 216,000 Rhode Island residents struggle with a mental health condition, including chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. This number is greater than the population of the state’s capital city of Providence. Of added concern, is that about 55,000 Rhode Island adults have a serious mental illness, and that one in six RI youth between the ages of 12-17 experience a major depressive episode each year. Although, the Ocean State’s cherished older population must not be ignored, as a recent America’s Health Rankings Senior Report confirmed that Rhode Island ranked 5th highest in the nation for suicide among adults 65 and older. Without enhanced intervention, the state is headed for a more challenging future because 390,000 Rhode Island residents live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals. To fill excess demand for qualified support, Kindbridge has stepped in to offer powerful virtual therapy. Rhode Island residents (individuals, couples, and households) can connect to a specialized counselor right here, today.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

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

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Recent research shows that the prevalence of problem gambling among young adult Rhode Island residents is 11.4%. If growth rates persist, which is expected with the recent injection of new gambling activities such as sports trading, this number will likely grow unless measures are taken to educate and treat the young adult populous.
• Problematic use of pornography: National studies suggest that up to 7% of Americans meet the criteria for problematic use of pornography, which equates 62,000 RI 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 about 176,000 Rhode Island 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 RI 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