Public Mental Health Workers’ Policy Recommendations to Address the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage

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Authors

Elyse Ganss · Lehigh University

Vanesa A. Mora Ringle · Lehigh University

Temma Schaechter · Lehigh University

Kofi Adutwum · Lehigh University

Torrey A. Creed · University of Pennsylvania

Cherry Du · Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services

Natalie Dallard

Abstract

Comprehensive efforts are needed to adequately address the shortage of behavioral health workers in community settings. Workers championed a combination of several changes to increase the behavioral health workforce, with implications for mental health research, systems, and policies.

Topics & Keywords

Public Health Policies and Education Nursing Roles and Practices Mental Health Treatment and Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Psychiatric Services

DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20250259

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