Posted on Dec 7, 2023
Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care
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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/06/ [login to see] /psychologists-waitlist-demand-mental-health-care
For the third consecutive year, many psychologists across the country say they are seeing patients struggle with worsening symptoms, many of them needing longer treatment times.
Those are among the findings of an annual survey by the American Psychological Association, released this week. The APA first launched this survey in 2020 to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on practicing psychologists.
A 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 patients. Among those who keep waitlists, average wait times were three months or longer and nearly 40% said that their waitlist had grown in the past year.
For the third consecutive year, many psychologists across the country say they are seeing patients struggle with worsening symptoms, many of them needing longer treatment times.
Those are among the findings of an annual survey by the American Psychological Association, released this week. The APA first launched this survey in 2020 to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on practicing psychologists.
A 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 patients. Among those who keep waitlists, average wait times were three months or longer and nearly 40% said that their waitlist had grown in the past year.
Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care
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Psychology
Mental Health
Depression
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I agree that is the reason why many University's around the USA are offering psychologist grade.
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Thank you for sharing this insightful update. It's distressing to learn about the persistent challenges psychologists face in meeting the rising demand for mental health care, particularly amidst the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings from the American Psychological Association's annual survey underscore the pressing need for increased support and resources in addressing mental health issues.
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In San Antonio, individuals can seek help from psychologists at https://www.modernrecoverytexas.com/locations/san-antonio/programs/psychologists/ , where a variety of programs and services are available to support mental well-being.
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