Living Well: Finding Mental Help During Therapist Shortage

About one in five US adults suffer from a mental illness in any given year, and kids are suffering too. This summer, the White House called the rise in rates of depression, anxiety and sucidal thoughts among children an “unprecedented mental health crisis.” But despite a growing demand for mental health services many are struggling to get an appointment.

In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has tips from a licensed therapist on what to do if you can’t find a provider.