According to a statement from The White House, the U.S. faces an unprecedented mental health crisis affecting people of all ages. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a surge in mental health issues, with rising rates of depression, anxiety, grief, and substance abuse. Recent reports indicate that more than one in five U.S. adults is living with some sort of mental illness. Unfortunately, the country also faces a severe shortage of mental health professionals, making it difficult to provide adequate care to everyone in need.
