Dr. Janys talks about why it is so hard to schedule with a therapist now. It is estimated that 6 out of 10 providers are currently not seeing new clients, or have a waitlist. In this episode, Dr. Janys shares several ideas of what is causing the problem which they posit that it is not simply that therapists are bad at returning phone calls. She describes how different political and economic factors, and the more significant issue: there is currently a workforce shortage in this industry. They promise that it is not all doom and gloom and there are many ways we collectively can approach making mental health care more accessible.
To find a counselor in your area, try visiting Mental Health Match at www.mentalhealthmatch.com
If you want to advocate or join the local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) visit https://nami.org/Home
Theme music by Scott Holmes. Sound Engineering by David Murphy Rising