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Improved mental health access tied to workforce capacity

The mental health and substance use workforce is severely understudied. As Canadians' mental health needs increase during the pandemic and beyond, measuring this crucial sector's capacity is key to matching mental health services with mental health needs.

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BY IVY LYNN BOURGEAULRT AND MARY BARTAM
October 5, 2020

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Improved mental health access tied to workforce capacity

The mental health and substance use workforce is severely understudied. As Canadians' mental health needs increase during the pandemic and beyond, measuring this crucial sector's capacity is key to matching mental health services with mental health needs.

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