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Ep 25: Out‑of‑Pocket and Out of Reach

EPISODE SUMMARY

This solo episode features Rachel Harrison, host of Mental Health Evolution, exploring how rising out-of-pocket health care costs are reshaping access to therapy and mental health care in 2026.

Rachel examines national data, insights from practitioners, and lived experiences from clients to explain why costs and coverage patterns have shifted so dramatically—and what this means for the future of affordable, sustainable mental health care.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED

00:00 – Introduction and context

01:00 – Why 2026 is different

02:04 – Key articles and data sources

05:00 – Provider…

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