Survey Of US Mayors Says Demand For Mental Health Services Is Increasing

Bloomberg (6/3, Yee, Subscription Publication) reported, “An ‘unprecedented’ mental health crisis is overwhelming US cities, which lack adequate resources to address growing challenges, according to a new report released…by the US Conference of Mayors.” The “survey of mayors of 117 cities in 39 states” indicated that “in recent years, the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, particularly involving substance abuse.” The survey found that “97% of mayors said requests for mental health services increased in their city in the past two years, but 88% lack resources to address the crisis.”

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— “ “Amy Yee, Bloomberg, June 3, 2023

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