Evidence-based family mental health care, delivered at scale
The leading platform in virtual family mental health care. Evidence-based treatment. Measurement-based care.
The Challenge
Health systems are struggling to provide quality mental health care for families.
1 in 10
Only 1 in 10 children under the age of 12 are getting the mental healthcare they need
70%
70% of counties in the US have no child psychiatrists
4 years old
The average age when mental health disorders first emerge is 4 years old
little otter outcomes
Real outcomes for thousands of families
77% of our population is suffering from moderate or severe mental illness.
<7 days
It takes our families less than 7 days to receive a full diagnostic assessment
7 in 10
71% of children are in remission after 12 weeks of sessions which is 2.6x better than the standard remission rate of 27%
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75%
75% of parents who have children in care with Little Otter have clinically significant reduction in anxiety & depression without receiving direct treatment
The solution
Immediate access to whole family care means better outcomes. Now and in the future.
For every family, and every family member
Integrated, whole-family mental health. No matter where patients live. 2 for 1 cost savings because parents feel better when children get treated.
Early treatment means fewer interventions later
Personalized care for infants, children, teens, and adults. We see families in 24 hours of requesting an appointment.
Reduction in ER visits
Treating children early, before their conditions become more severe.
WHAT WE TREAT
Treatment for all common mental health issues
our services
Personalized care tailored to patients’ needs
Therapy
Individual therapy for children and their parents. Couples counseling and family therapy. All with independently licensed mental health providers.
Psychiatry
Consultation and medication management for children and parents with psychiatrists trained in treating both children and adults.
Parent Coaching
Parent-focused coaching and support with a licensed provider to help you with all the challenges of parenting.
Little Otter saves an average of $9,327 annually per family struggling with mental health illness
the little otter way
Evidence-based care with results that families can see
Transparency in treatment
Tailored care plans, assessment results, progress reports, and clinician notes. All in the Little Otter app.
Measurable results, backed by science
Evidence-based care. Actionable insights. Transparency between patients and clinicians.
High-quality virtual care
Access to quality care, faster. The right clinicians for your family’s needs, no matter where you live.
Whole-family care
For children, teens, parents, and caregivers. For every stage of a family’s growth. For every disorder, from mild to severe.
little otter engagement
Delivering outcomes at every acuity level
100%
100% of kids are screened for suicide ideation with urgent appointments available within 24 hours
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95%
95% of families retained after the first appointment
81%
81% of families complete 15 session treatment programs
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The leader in child mental health
Dr. Helen Egger is the Co-founder and Chief Medical & Scientific Officer at Little Otter. She is a child psychiatrist who has been a leader in the field of child mental health for more than 30 years. Previously, she was Division Chief for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke Medicine and Chair of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Director of the NYU Child Study Center at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Egger is also an internationally-recognized researcher in early childhood mental health. Her research has set the standard for measurement of child mental health, and it's the foundation of Little Otter's Family Mental Health Check-up and Little Otter's measurement-based, whole family model of care.
Download the Report
Gain a deeper understanding of childhood suicidality, and learn how Little Otter helps children with suicidality get better.
