I've noticed that a lot of people who need psychiatric care don't seek it — not because they don't want help, but because they're not sure what seeking help actually looks like. They picture something clinical and intimidating, or they're afraid of being judged, or they don't know if their problems are 'serious enough.'

When the pandemic forced mental health care online, a lot of people — patients and providers alike — assumed it was a temporary workaround. A stop-gap until things went back to normal.