Michigan needs more behavioral health professionals.

By: Cassandra Watson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 794

Last Updated: 6 days, 5 hours ago

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There is a particular kind of frustration that comes with needing mental health care: finally deciding to ask for help, making the call, and then being told the next available appointment is weeks or months away.

For many Michigan residents, that is already a reality. Our state needs more behavioral health professionals, and the people experiencing that shortage don’t care whether the reason is a workforce statistic, an education policy, or a federal regulation. They …

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