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The Supply and Distribution of the Behavioral Health Workforce in America: A State-Level Analysis

Description
State-level analysis of the supply and distribution of the behavioral health workforce. Provides individual data briefs for each state and includes information on the following health professionals: psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and counselors. Findings are shown in actual numbers, as a ratio of providers per 100,000 population, and by metro/non-metro status. Builds on the work and research of an earlier companion brief.
Author(s)
C. Holly A. Andrilla, Lisa A. Garberson, Davis G. Patterson, Eric H. Larson
Date
07/2017
Type
Document
Organization
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
Tagged as
Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · Health workforce supply and demand · Rural-urban differences · State-by-state data · State-by-state

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