MedCity News August 30, 2024
Expanding the diversity of our mental health workforce is crucial, but it’s a long-term goal that won’t address the immediate needs we’re facing today. We need solutions now to bridge the gap between demand and access.
Currently, all populations, regardless of race or ethnicity, experience difficulty in accessing mental health treatment. The U.S. behavioral health care system is in crisis, with Mental Health America reporting that for every mental health provider, there are an estimated 350 individuals in need of treatment. The same organization estimates that over half (54.7%) of all U.S. adults with a mental illness — more than 28 million people — do not receive treatment for one reason or another.
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