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Tom Kean Jr. discloses depression diagnosis on House floor
The New Jersey Congressman's public statement catalyzes widespread media coverage and public dialogue about mental health provider access.
A deepening gap between demand for mental health services and available clinicians is leaving large swaths of the population without timely care. With a national ratio of one behavioral health provider for every 300 people, the health system faces rural deserts, insurance acceptance breakdowns, and a pipeline that can't produce professionals fast enough.
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