Building the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Workforce We Need | The Kennedy Forum
Issue brief

Building the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Workforce We Need

The shortage of mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) professionals and other providers in the healthcare workforce is exacerbating the MH/SUD crises facing the United States.

This report will:

  • Examine the extend of the shortage
  • Provide policy recommendations in:
    • Payment and reimbursement
    • Licensure and standardization
    • Education and training
    • Data and technology