Quality 101: A Guide to an Often Overlooked Mental Health Care Necessity

Fortunately, more employers are stepping up to offer these types of benefits. In Lyra’s survey of more than 250 employee benefits leaders, a “network of high-quality providers” ranked among the top three criteria when evaluating mental health benefits. But simply providing access to any mental health coverage won’t accomplish this because far too many people who get care don’t see meaningful improvement in their mental health.

Having access to the best care possible can have life-altering implications for individuals and measurable benefits for their employers. So, what separates high-quality care from low-quality care? In this guide, we’ll explore the consequences of subpar treatment and the benefits of quality care. Then we’ll break down the key factors that define high-quality mental health care today.