A Look at the Texas Mental Health Workforce Shortage

The Texas Tribune

Jul 17, 2024

Provides an overview of the mental health workforce shortage in Texas, with data on various provider types. Notes that shortages are particularly acute in rural counties, some of which have no providers. Reviews efforts by state lawmakers to address the issue, including loan repayment programs and increased Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services.

Access · Behavioral health workforce · Health workforce shortage designations · Health workforce supply and demand · Mental health · Policy · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Texas