AXIOS July 29, 2024
Almost 1 in 4 American adults with frequent mental distress reported not seeing a doctor because of the cost, Mental Health America found in a new survey based on 2022 federal data.
Why it matters: Delayed or forgone treatment for mental disorders is often linked to insurance status and medical debt, and is fueling a treatment gap that cuts across demographic groups.
What they found: In eight states, at least 30% of adults reporting at least two weeks of mental distress per month were unable to afford medical help.
- Of those states, Georgia, Alabama and Texas also rank in the bottom five states for availability of mental health workers.
- The biggest...
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