--- title: "Mental health | Arbol AI Blog" description: "Every Arbol blog article on Mental health: data, regulation and operations for healthcare providers, in plain language with verifiable sources." url: https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/category/mental-health/ lang: en --- # Mental health. Newest first. Everything we have published on this topic, for the people who run healthcare organizations. ## 8 articles 1. Aug 7, 2026 Australia Mental health ### [Telehealth Mental Health Demand in Australia Is Outpacing Intake](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-australia/) Telehealth use for psychology and psychiatry has climbed for years in Australia, and many clinics still can't answer the first call fast enough to capture it. Norbelys Chirinos 10 min read 2. Aug 6, 2026 New Zealand Mental health ### [Telehealth Mental Health Demand in New Zealand Outpaces Intake](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-nz/) Referrals to New Zealand's mental health services rose again in 2024/25, but the wait to reach telehealth support runs longer than many people stay on hold. Tomas Giraldo 11 min read 3. Aug 4, 2026 Canada Mental health ### [Telehealth demand for mental health care is rising in Canada](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-canada/) More Canadians want virtual mental health appointments than ever, but many still can't get an intake call answered fast enough to book one. Norbelys Chirinos 9 min read 4. Aug 4, 2026 English-speaking markets Mental health ### [Telehealth Mental Health Demand Across English-Speaking Markets](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-anglo/) Telehealth demand for mental health care is climbing across Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand and the US, and intake often can't keep pace with it. Veronica Tobon 11 min read 5. Aug 3, 2026 United Kingdom Mental health ### [NHS Mental Health Waiting Lists: What the Data Actually Shows](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/mental-health-waiting-lists-uk/) NHS mental health waiting lists have passed 1.7 million people, and private practices absorbing the overflow can't afford to miss an intake call. Norbelys Chirinos 10 min read 6. Jul 27, 2026 Australia Mental health ### [Telehealth or in person for your mental health plan review?](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/telehealth-mental-health-review-au/) Medicare (Australia) tightened telehealth eligibility for GP mental health plan reviews in November 2025. Here's when video works, and when the room wins. Emilia Santander 10 min read 7. Jul 26, 2026 United States Mental health ### [The hidden gap between a positive PHQ-9 and treatment](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/phq9-followup-primary-care-us/) Positive PHQ-9 screens are not treatment. Peer-reviewed US data show up to 30% get no documented follow-up, and few practices track their own rate. David Lara 10 min read 8. Jun 12, 2026 Australia Mental health ### [Mental health treatment plans in Australian GP: slots and follow-up](https://www.getarbol.com/en/blog/mental-health-treatment-plan-gp/) A Mental Health Treatment Plan unlocks Better Access under Australian Medicare — if you book the plan visit, track reviews, and recover follow-ups. Norbelys Chirinos 10 min read ## Let’s look at your population in Arbol. A 30-minute video call with our team, using your cases: your contract, your patients and your channels. You leave with a first read of your population, your contract and your utilization rates. [Book a demo](https://cal.com/tomas-giraldo-pdfbl9/30-min-arbol-ai-demo) [Message us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/573185230045?text=Hello%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20learn%20more%20about%20Arbol%20for%20my%20organization.) [**Colombia**](https://www.getarbol.com/en/colombia/), in operation · Built for Latin America --- **Arbol AI** — AI agents for clinics and healthcare providers: they answer and reach patients by phone, WhatsApp, SMS, email and web chat, book their appointments 24/7 and keep a record of every conversation. - Original page: - Book a demo: · Pricing: - Agent index: · Support: