With what has been going on in the world and probably in your world, it can sometimes feel like we all have stress on our mental health and can use some help.
And that’s why a new survey is out that reveals concerns about the new nationwide mental health hotline that is rolling out in July.
Researchers from the RAND Corporation found that fewer than half of America’s public health officials responsible for rolling out the new 988 mental health and suicide prevention telephone service this year are confident their region is ready to handle calls. Some are worried about a lack of financing, staffing, and infrastructure to meet the hotline’s start in July.
There is no doubt it is needed. Researchers say that in the last annual survey, close to 40 million Americans dealt with mental illness but fewer than half of them received treatment.
We’re all learning how mental health can play a role in all the bad things that happen, not only when it comes to gun violence. But also from the stress of COVI and shortages of things like baby formula to worries about the cost of living due to rising prices for gas and housing.
Let’s hope that anyone who needs help for their mental health can get it.
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