
by Matt Stang, Founder & CEO of DELIC
As we grapple with an unprecedented mental health crisis fueled by the ongoing pandemic, healthcare professionals are being met with untenable levels of demand – with studies reporting a 35% uptick in calls to mental health helplines around the world. In the U.S. alone, a CDC survey found that rates of depression, anxiety, increased substance use, stress-related symptoms and serious thoughts of suicide nearly doubled among adults compared to pre-pandemic levels.