https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw Emtech Project- By: Rachel Keenan en-us 2022-10-17 21:40:25 UTC 2026-01-22 00:57:35 UTC hello@padlet.com rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344030319 The United States does not have nearly enough mental health professionals. Individuals who need mental healthcare are struggling to gain the care they need.]]> 2022-10-17 22:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344030319 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344047924 Experiencing shortages in the mental health professional field impacts individuals in the way they do not have adequate access to care. This affects their lives in various ways. The limited availability of mental healthcare services hinders individuals efforts to better themselves. ]]> 2022-10-17 22:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344047924 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344051985 In response to a dramatic need for an increase in mental health services and professionals, leaders in this field are working hard to find effective solutions. In order to expand these services, an emphasis on telemedicine and focus on recruiting and training a new group of psychiatrists has begun.]]> 2022-10-17 22:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344051985 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344061661 Increasing telemedicine will allow professionals to meet their patients wherever they are. This helps knock down transportation barriers and allows a greater flexibility when making appointments and attending appointments. ]]> 2022-10-17 22:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344061661 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344066430 Increasing residency slots in the mental health field can allow a greater amount of professionals entering the field. An overall increase in the amount of mental health professionals in the field allows for more individuals to be able to gain access to the care they seek. A rise in mental health professionals, allows for a rise in individuals who are able to receive help.]]> 2022-10-17 22:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344066430 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344069598 Individuals struggle to gain adequate mental healthcare due to a shortage of mental health professionals. Advocates of this movement are creating solutions to best address and solve this pressing issue. Let's aid in the mental healthcare professional shortage, in order to best help those in need of mental healthcare services.]]> 2022-10-17 22:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344069598 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344070559 Access to mental healthcare is an ever pressing issue, and is of the utmost importance]]> 2022-10-17 22:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344070559 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344084004 - Population growth 
- Pandemic impacts
- Not enough residency slots (to train people)
- Distances to services
- Affordability of services]]> 2022-10-17 23:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344084004 rachelkeenan2301 https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344085199 2022-10-17 23:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelkeenan2301/p0r1ce7h9zb6lbjw/wish/2344085199