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We assessed encounter rates and telehealth use in depression-related care. Encounter rates were compared through zero-truncated negative-binomial models. Weighted logistic regression models were used to explore factors associated with the transition of depression-related care to telehealth.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We found a statistically significant increase in depression-related encounters following the COVID-19 pandemic (incident rate ratios: 1.42, 95% confidence interval: 1.20\u20131.68). 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