# Tom Kean Jr.

Type: Person

Source: Healthcare Intelligence Brief — https://gethealthbrief.com/entity/tom-kean-jr
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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: 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.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 1 Provider per 300 Americans: The Mental Health Shortage Reaches Breaking Point
2026-07-11 21:33:21 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 10

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.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/mental-health-provider-shortage-health-system-2026

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