Bridging the gap in student access to mental health care

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May 18, 2022

In Episode 220 of Class Dismissed, Dr. Travis Gayles, Hazel Chief Hazel Officer discusses the stressors students face and how school districts are coming up with innovative new ways to get students access to school-based telehealth. During the podcast, Dr. Gayles talks about:

  • How the pandemic has affected student mental health
  • Why he thinks mental health should be included in standard check-ups,
  • How Telehealth in schools can increase access and improve equity
  • What building a "culture of prevention" means

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In Episode 220 of Class Dismissed, Dr. Travis Gayles, Hazel Chief Hazel Officer discusses the stressors students face and how school districts are coming up with innovative new ways to get students access to school-based telehealth. During the podcast, Dr. Gayles talks about:

  • How the pandemic has affected student mental health
  • Why he thinks mental health should be included in standard check-ups,
  • How Telehealth in schools can increase access and improve equity
  • What building a "culture of prevention" means

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:05 — 30.5MB) | Embed

In Episode 220 of Class Dismissed, Dr. Travis Gayles, Hazel Chief Hazel Officer discusses the stressors students face and how school districts are coming up with innovative new ways to get students access to school-based telehealth. During the podcast, Dr. Gayles talks about:

  • How the pandemic has affected student mental health
  • Why he thinks mental health should be included in standard check-ups,
  • How Telehealth in schools can increase access and improve equity
  • What building a "culture of prevention" means

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:05 — 30.5MB) | Embed

In Episode 220 of Class Dismissed, Dr. Travis Gayles, Hazel Chief Hazel Officer discusses the stressors students face and how school districts are coming up with innovative new ways to get students access to school-based telehealth. During the podcast, Dr. Gayles talks about:

  • How the pandemic has affected student mental health
  • Why he thinks mental health should be included in standard check-ups,
  • How Telehealth in schools can increase access and improve equity
  • What building a "culture of prevention" means

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:05 — 30.5MB) | Embed

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About Hazel

Hazel Health, the leader in school-based telehealth, partners with school districts to provide mental and physical health services to K-12 students where they are–at school or home. Hazel’s diverse, culturally competent providers specialize in the health challenges of children and teens and partner with parents and school staff to make the best care decisions for students. Hazel is committed to improving health care equity and is available regardless of family income, geography, insurance status, or ability to pay. Hazel’s mission is to transform children’s access to health care, because when students feel better, they learn better.

Learn more at hazel.co.

About Hazel

Hazel Health is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of school-based telehealth. By partnering with districts and health plans across the country, Hazel transforms schools into the most accessible front door to pediatric healthcare. Today, Hazel’s licensed providers deliver teletherapy and virtual care (in school or at home) to over four million K-12 students, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Hazel aims to remove all barriers to the mental and physical health care that children need to thrive: in school, at home, and in life.

Learn more at hazel.co.

About Hazel

Hazel Health, the leader in school-based telehealth, partners with school districts to provide mental and physical health services to K-12 students where they are–at school or home. Hazel serves nearly 2 million students across 100 school districts, helping to reduce chronic absenteeism and unfinished learning by addressing gaps in health care access. As an extension of the school health team, Hazel helps schools immediately address student physical and mental health care needs. Hazel’s mission is to transform children’s access to health care because when students feel better, they learn better.

Learn more at Hazel.co/hazel-in-schools.

About Hazel

Hazel Health, the leader in school-based telehealth, partners with school districts to provide mental and physical health services to K-12 students where they are–at school or home. Hazel helps school districts address chronic absenteeism, unfinished learning, and school enrollment, by addressing gaps in health care access.

Learn more at Hazel.co/hazel-in-schools.

About Hazel

Hazel Health, the leader in school-based telehealth, partners with school districts and families to provide mental and physical health services to K-12 students where they are–at school or home. Instead of waiting for an appointment with a doctor or therapist, children can see a Hazel provider for a telehealth visit, at no cost to families. With guardian permission, Hazel’s telehealth platform allows children to connect with a health care provider within minutes, or a therapist within days of referral. Hazel’s providers can help with everything from allergies and stomach aches to anxiety and depression. With Hazel, children can get the care they need when they need it.

Learn more at Hazel.co/how-hazel-works.

About Hazel

Hazel Health, the leader in school-based telehealth, partners with school districts and families to provide mental and physical health services to K-12 students where they are–at school or home. At no cost, and regardless of insurance status, Hazel’s providers can help with everything from allergies and stomach aches to anxiety and depression. With Hazel, children can get the care they need when they need it.

Learn more at Hazel.co/how-hazel-works.

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