Forbes February 25, 2020
Mental health is a vital aspect of overall health and wellness. One could argue that mental health is physical health, as they are fundamentally linked. With that in mind, understanding the mental health system in the United States is necessary for learning what we are doing well, what we are doing poorly, and subsequently making improvements.
For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, providing a snapshot of mental health for both youth and adults in the U.S., as well as highlighting changes in policy and programming at the state level. By using national survey data, states and community’s mental health needs, abilities to access care, and outcomes...