A doctor fills out a patient form on a clipboard at a desk, representing clinical documentation in a healthcare setting. Medicaid is the single largest payer for mental health services in the United States, playing a critical role in ensuring access to care for millions of adults with mental illness and substance use disorders. An estimated 58.7 million U.S. adults—nearly one in four—live with a mental illness, according to national health data. Among this population,… View Article

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Cities With the Largest Shortage of Mental Health Workers

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Jim Peake

A therapist takes notes while a client, sitting on a couch, appears to be in distress during a counseling session. Over the past decade, rates of mental illness, drug overdoses, and suicides have risen sharply across the United States, signaling a growing crisis in behavioral health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders has increased significantly, with young adults and historically underserved communities experiencing some… View Article

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