kept them from seeing specialists in person. And we think mental health services will see a sustained shift to virtual-only regardless of the pandemic's trajectory: 62% of consumers said they'd prefer a virtual visit for their mental health—even after it's safe to book an in-office appointment, We expect vendors leading the telemental health pack to keep scooping up smaller entrants to meet rising demand and broaden their offerings into niche markets and specialties.
But telemental health vendors will still have to compete with telemedicine providers offering all-encompassing care, including digital behavioral health services. Some of the biggest names in telehealth—like