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Expanding Access To Critical Mental Health Services with Brad Kittredge, CEO and co-founder of Brightside Health

Brightside Health is tackling the toughest cases in mental health, expanding access to care for underserved populations, and innovating with technology to improve outcomes. In this episode, Brad Kittredge, CEO and co-founder of Brightside Health, discusses his company's mission to deliver life-saving mental healthcare to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, including those with elevated suicide risks. He explains how Brightside Health prioritizes underserved populations, expanding access to remote mental healthcare for Medicare recipients, teenagers, and individuals with substance abuse disorders. The company's comprehensive care model includes a national suicide prevention program based on the CAMHS framework, virtual intensive outpatient programs for substance use disorder through their acquisition of Lionrock Recovery, and a commitment to precision prescribing. Brightside Health’s differentiated approach addresses the high demand and limited in-network supply of mental health services by focusing on high-severity cases, aligning clinical and financial incentives, and providing comprehensive, virtual care.  Tune in and learn how Brightside Health is transforming mental healthcare delivery and improving access for those who need it most! Resources: Connect with and follow Brad Kittredge on LinkedIn. Learn more about Brightside Health on their LinkedIn and explore their website. Listen to Brad’s previous episode on the podcast here.