The latest data from SAMHSA show that almost 3 million adolescents had serious thoughts of suicide last year, with more than 1 million who said they made suicide plans. These statistics are even more troubling as we face significant shortages across behavioral healthcare professions and treatment settings. We are eager to work with policymakers, workforce agencies, and partner organizations to identify where the gaps in access to care are—and how we can fill those gaps.
Shawn Coughlin, President and CEO of National Association for Behavioral Healthcare
