Digital solutions have greatly expanded access to mental health support, though they’re not always reaching the people who need it the most, such as youth in rural, low-income and marginalized communities.

That’s why during a panel discussion at the recent Behavioral Health Tech conference in San Diego, Paul Sisson, reporter at the San Diego Union-Tribune, asked a group of experts how the industry can better reach these groups.

An executive at Cigna noted that while most people have a smartphone, access to WiFi is often a significant challenge. That’s why partnerships with local governments, school systems, public libraries, pediatric clinics and youth centers are important.

“Distributing through the school systems and making sure your guidance counselors, your nurses are connected, e

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