Good news for more than half of the children in the United States, who have treatable mental health conditions: The child psychiatrist shortage is improving. The workforce grew more than 21% between 2007 and 2016. However, that progress still isn’t enough to meet the high demand for services. And on top of that, accessibility is […]
Category: Staffing
The stigma surrounding mental health and addiction assistance isn’t what it once was when it comes to people seeking treatment. Nonetheless, obstacles remain for many who need help — and the behavioral health providers who want to assist them. One such obstacle is the continued shortage of qualified and licensed professionals in the field, which […]