WV's Shortage of Psychiatrists Worst in the Nation, Report Says

West Virginia Watch

Apr 21, 2026

Describes psychiatrist workforce shortages in West Virginia following a recent report that the state has the lowest supply in the nation. Discusses drivers of the shortage, including reimbursement rates and administrative process, fewer people entering the field, and behavioral health disparities in the state.

Access · Behavioral health workforce · Health career pathways · Health disparities · Health workforce supply and demand · Reimbursement and payment models