I think we all recognize our country is facing significant mental health challenges, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we have a shortage of mental health workers, facilities and programs to provide appropriate care to those in need.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five Americans, more than 52 million, live with some form of mental illness, and fewer than half are receiving treatment.
On July 16, 2022, a law designating a single three-digit…
