What Could Be Done to Improve the Mental Health Care System in America?

Question by esha26: What could be done to improve the mental health care system in America?
A general question but please be as specific as you like.

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Answer by k-baby
Better insurance for one. Couselors and therapists with better qualifications and that actually care. Facilities that can better handle the different types of mental disabilities.

Answer by sea haunt
i honestly thought the health care system was better than it was in the uk, that is why i wanted to emigrate there

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