Debate abounds about the factors driving a nationwide “shortage” of psychiatric hospital beds.
Debate abounds about the factors driving a nationwide “shortage” of psychiatric hospital beds.
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This line sort of sums up the problem:
The poor economy doesn’t boost the need for mental health care. It boosts the need for housing. People who can game the system can stay in a psych bed for free.
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