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WHO report highlights global shortfall in investment in …

(Just Now) WebThe World Health Organization’s new Mental Health Atlas paints a disappointing picture of a worldwide failure to provide people with the mental health services they need, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting a growing need for mental health …

https://www.who.int/news/item/08-10-2021-who-report-highlights-global-shortfall-in-investment-in-mental-health

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With mental health conditions on the rise, countries must prioritize

(5 days ago) WebThe suicide rate increased by 17% between 2000 and 2019. About 10 percent of Africa’s population suffers from mental health disorders, with the growing burden impacting …

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/health/mental-health-conditions-rise-countries-must-prioritize-investments

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Mental Health and Substance Use in U.S. and 10 Other Countries

(5 days ago) WebA Commonwealth Fund analysis comparing U.S. mental health care to 10 other high-income countries finds that Americans are among the most likely to report problems …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/may/mental-health-conditions-substance-use-comparing-us-other-countries

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The future of mental health care might lie beyond psychiatry - Vox

(Just Now) WebFacing a psychiatrist shortage, the US is trying African programs for anxiety and depression like StrongMinds and Friendship Bench. The scandal of mental health care in …

https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/23402638/mental-health-psychiatrist-shortage-community-care-africa

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Challenges and Opportunities in Global Mental Health: a Research …

(3 days ago) WebIn an effort to expand the coverage of mental health services, countries around the world have been moving towards community mental health care. One of the most …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5553319/

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Countries are falling short in implementing mental health - PAHO

(8 days ago) WebNew survey says care for mental health issues inadequately funded in 27 countries of the Americas, while one in five health workers is experiencing symptoms of depression …

https://www.paho.org/en/news/5-11-2020-countries-are-falling-short-implementing-mental-health-services-during-covid-19

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Mental health care is in high demand. Psychologists are leveraging …

(7 days ago) WebThe shortage of mental health providers is also prohibitive, with 60% of psychologists reporting no openings for new patients, according to APA’s 2022 Covid-19 Practitioner …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/01/trends-pathways-access-mental-health-care

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A growing psychiatrist shortage and an enormous demand for …

(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 …

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

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Report: Access to mental health treatment is poor in the U.S. - NPR

(5 days ago) WebThe report also finds that over half of the U.S. population lives in areas designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, and that the country has less than a third …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/13/1218953789/most-americans-with-mental-health-needs-dont-get-treatment-report-finds

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Mental Health Service Provision in Low- and Middle-Income …

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. More than 85% of the world’s population live in the 153 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). 1 More than 80% of people who have mental disorders are …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5398308/

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With rising mental health problems but a shortage of services, …

(1 days ago) WebWith rising mental health problems but a shortage of services, group therapy is offering new hope. by Kaaren Mathias, The Conversation. A group of women in a northern Indian …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-mental-health-problems-shortage-group.html

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FACT SHEET: President - The White House

(1 days ago) WebOur country faces an unprecedented mental health crisis among people of all ages. At the center of our national mental health crisis is a severe shortage of behavioral health …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental …

(2 days ago) WebA majority of psychologists reported that more people are seeking mental health care this year, adding to already long waitlists. Over half (56%) said they had no openings for new …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/06/1217487323/psychologists-waitlist-demand-mental-health-care

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Over one-third of Americans live in areas lacking mental health

(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 …

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

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Other Countries Have Much to Teach Us About Providing Mental …

(1 days ago) WebLastly, we may have to expand our horizon from what the United States can teach other countries regarding mental health care to what we can learn from other countries such …

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2024.05.4.26

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Understanding the U.S. Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage

(8 days ago) WebAs of March 2023, 160 million Americans live in areas with mental health professional shortages, with over 8,000 more professionals needed to ensure an adequate supply. …

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

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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health

(6 days ago) WebThe National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) led by UQ found nearly 1 in 8 adolescents in Kenya had a mental disorder in the 12 months prior to the survey, while …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-international-gap-adolescent-mental-health.html

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Psychiatrists urge the government to address critical mental health

(3 days ago) WebIn short: More than 500 psychiatrists signed an open letter to the federal health minister urging the government to address workforce shortages last month. They say workforce …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/psychiatrists-ask-government-for-more-support-workforce-shortage/103733902

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Mental health and the pandemic: What U.S. surveys have found

(Just Now) WebA Santa Clara University student holds a sign during a rally demanding better mental health services for students in December 2021 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Dai Sugano/MediaNews …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/02/mental-health-and-the-pandemic-what-u-s-surveys-have-found/

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USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental …

(8 days ago) Web“The demand for mental and behavioral health services is greater than ever before,” Garrison said. “The passing of Senate Bill 330 shows that the state of Florida is at the …

https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspx

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COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of …

(9 days ago) WebConcerns about potential increases in mental health conditions had already prompted 90% of countries surveyed to include mental health and psychosocial support in their …

https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide

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Mental health crisis centers look to provide care that busy ERs

(7 days ago) WebIn most other parts of the country, people seeking care during a mental health crisis would probably land in a much different place. It would be noisy, busy, and chaotic. Food and …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/26/crisis-centers-empath-units-er-alternative-for-mental-health/

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USF will open center to address state mental health workforce …

(3 days ago) WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 million in …

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-04-26/usf-florida-center-for-behavioral-health-workforce-address-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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A new center will address Florida's mental health workforce …

(1 days ago) WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 million …

https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2024-04-26/a-new-center-will-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortage

(8 days ago) WebSeoul, the capital, boasts top-level hospitals, but smaller cities are starved of doctors in a trend experts say will only get worse as the population ages at one of the world's fastest …

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/smaller-towns-south-korea-bear-brunt-doctors-shortage-2024-04-26/

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Opinion: Utahns with disabilities need mental health support, too

(5 days ago) WebUtah is cited as one of the top five worst states for mental health.While the conversation around mental health has commonly focused on school-based issues, LGTBQ+ youth …

https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/27/opinion-too-often-utah-neglects/

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Mental illness in America costs $282 billion each year, study shows

(8 days ago) WebAmerica's mental health woes essentially serve as an annual economic downturn for the nation, a new study says. Mental illness costs the U.S. economy $282 billion every year, …

https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/04/24/mental-illness-costs/7151713965581/

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

(9 days ago) WebNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in March 2020. To get …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/03/03/nj-covid-children-anxiety-depression-epidemic/6895463001/

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Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha

(4 days ago) WebMr Felix had ADHD and anxiety, which Ms Grabenhofer said had been managed throughout his life. If you or anyone you know needs help: Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/pilbara-mother-calls-out-mental-health-service-shortage/103677730

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USF will open a center to address Florida's mental health …

(4 days ago) WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The Legislature recently awarded USF $5 million in …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-04-26/usf-will-open-a-center-to-address-floridas-mental-health-workforce-shortage

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Mental health expert flags need for more funding in Kimberley to

(Just Now) WebUpgrades to Broome Hospital's high dependency mental health unit were recommended by a coroner in 2021 after the death of an Aboriginal man, but the state government says it …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/mental-health-funding-kimberley/103740408

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NJ men in crisis hurt by shortage of male mental health therapists

(5 days ago) Web1:25. In the midst of a national mental health crisis, New Jersey psychologists say they have a problem: a dearth of male counselors that makes it harder for men in particular to …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/04/19/nj-men-in-crisis-male-mental-health-therapists-shortage/70105193007/

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Depression Treatment Centers in Mercer County, NJ - Psychology …

(8 days ago) WebOur intent is to provide the best mental health interventions by having experts in all areas of mental health contributing to your care and overall well being." Depression (609) 643-4191

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/treatment-rehab/depression/nj/mercer-county

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An EMS shortage forced this N.J. county to form its own unit. ‘We …

(7 days ago) WebBut he noted the volunteer shortage isn’t just a Bergen County problem. mental health professionals, hospitals and others who are critical to our residents’ health, safety and …

https://www.nj.com/bergen/2023/03/an-ems-shortage-forced-this-nj-county-to-form-its-own-unit-we-are-saving-lives.html

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports …

(7 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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WWA Study Points to Role of Hot Oceans in Recent Dubai Floods

(3 days ago) WebU.A.E. officials said the 24-hour rain total on April 16 was the country’s largest since records there began in 1949. And parts of the nation had already experienced an earlier …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/dubai-floods-what-we-know.html

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