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Mental Health Crisis in US Healthcare System
The number of inpatient psychiatric beds has drastically declined, leaving many without critical care during mental health crises. The author's experience highlights the ongoing struggle for access to necessary treatment.
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Over the past 70 years, the number of inpatient psychiatric beds has dropped dramatically, leaving many without critical care when they experience mental health crises. I was one of the lucky ones to get a bed — after 21 hours of waiting.
2026-07-09 09:00 UTC