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Patrick J. Kennedy: We have so underfunded this system for so long, why is it a big surprise that we don't have enough providers in the…

On the recordDecember 30, 2023
We have so underfunded this system for so long, why is it a big surprise that we don't have enough providers in the field?
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Patrick J. Kennedy

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Kennedy points out the chronic underfunding of mental health services leading to a shortage of providers.

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