Bend Health, a leading national provider of pediatric mental health care, has announced the publication of its 10th peer-reviewed study, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to evidence-based care and clinical excellence. The study, published in Digital Health, demonstrates that Bend Health's collaborative care model significantly improves obsessive-compulsive symptoms in adolescents.

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms, characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, can be debilitating for adolescents. The study involved 2,151 adolescents aged 13-17, with nearly one-third presenting with elevated obsessive-compulsive symptoms at the start of their care through Bend Health. The findings revealed that 87.7% of these adolescents showed symptom improvement within just over a month, with an average of 2.84 coaching and therapy sessions. Furthermore, 46.6% experienced clinically meaningful improvement within 2.17 months and 5.22 sessions, highlighting the effectiveness of Bend's team-based approach.

Dr. Monika Roots, Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer, and President of Bend Health, emphasized the importance of this research, stating, "With 10 peer-reviewed studies and counting, we’re building one of the strongest clinical evidence bases for pediatric mental health care." She further added, "Whether we’re supporting kids with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, sleep struggles, disordered eating, or trauma, the outcomes are clear that collaborative, team-based care helps kids feel better faster and reduces the burden on families. Our goal has always been to provide care that’s effective, accessible, and truly centered on the needs of families."

Bend Health's collaborative care model integrates behavioral health coaches, therapists, psychiatric providers, and care coordinators with primary care teams, ensuring personalized and effective treatment for young patients. The company has published several other peer-reviewed studies highlighting the clinical impact of its model on various pediatric mental health conditions:

• Reducing Disordered Eating Behaviors: 74% of adolescents reported a reduction in disordered eating behaviors after 12 weeks.
• Mental Health Support for Children with Trauma: 82% of children with a history of trauma showed measurable improvements in anxiety, flashbacks, and depression.
• Improving Sleep for Children and Teens: 67% of kids and teens reported better sleep after receiving care through Bend.
• Improving Outcomes for Kids with Self-Harm Behaviors: 77.1% of youth with self-injurious thoughts and behaviors saw improved anxiety, and 80.6% experienced reduced depression symptoms.

As youth mental health challenges continue to rise, Bend Health remains committed to providing scalable, evidence-based care that supports the whole family and drives measurable impact. The company's services reach over 20 million kids through partnerships with leading insurers, employers, and health systems, as well as self-pay options.

Bend Health's mission is to improve access to high-quality, expert mental health care for children and families. Its unique collaborative care model and measurement-based approach ensure better outcomes, supporting happier and healthier kids and families.

For more information, visit www.BendHealth.com.