Mental Health Provider Shortage Statistics

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Understanding the U.S. Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage

(8 days ago) WebOne study found that in Oregon, more than half of the mental health providers listed in network directories of Medicaid managed care plans did not actually see Medicaid enrollees. This has profound implications for equitable access, as Medicaid is …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/may/understanding-us-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage

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Over one-third of Americans live in areas lacking …

(8 days ago) WebAn estimated 122 million Americans, or 37% of the population, lived in 5,833 mental health professional shortage areas as of March 31. The nation needs an additional 6,398 mental health …

https://usafacts.org/articles/over-one-third-of-americans-live-in-areas-lacking-mental-health-professionals/

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A growing psychiatrist shortage and an enormous …

(4 days ago) WebAlready, more than 150 million people live in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas. Within a few years, the country will be short between 14,280 and 31,109 psychiatrists, and …

https://www.aamc.org/news/growing-psychiatrist-shortage-enormous-demand-mental-health-services

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Providers predict longer wait times for mental health …

(9 days ago) WebSince the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, health care providers across the country have seen an increase in patients of all ages seeking mental and behavioral health treatment.To meet the growing …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/04/mental-health-services-wait-times

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