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~40% of Americans—137 million people—live in an area with a shortage of mental health providers.   3 things states can do:  - Use data to understand the gaps  - Offer financial incentives to attract providers  - Establish career pipelines to grow the workforce  See specific examples here: 

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State Policies Can Help Address the Mental Health Care Workforce Shortages Hospitals and health systems are a critical point of intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. In just five years, the share of emergency department visits because of suicide attempts or intentional self-harm more than tripled—climbing from 0.6% in 2015 to over 2% in 2020. https://pewtrsts.org/4wp5MO6