What could be done to improve the mental health care system in America?

Published March 18, 2014

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.

Best answer:

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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