Abruptly pulling and reinstating funding for mental health care causes chaos and risks lives

By: Patrick Ho

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 509

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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As a physician, it is clear to me that our mental health is one of the most important components of our overall health.

Untreated mental health disorders can have a profound effect on our physical health and contribute to chronic health conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, but the human cost extends even further.

Undertreatment of mental health disorders also contributes to poor academic performance, poor job performance, poor job stability, and …

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