Mental health professionals fear the consequences of federal cuts

Deep cuts and massive layoffs to federal agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Veterans Administration have not only eliminated thousands of jobs, but also an estimated $12 billion in mental health care funding and addiction treatment.
The policy shifts impact hospitals, private practices, and school systems and people at the state and local level are unnerved.
Earlier this year, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said his state could lose up to $150 million in cuts for public health, mental health, and addiction services. In a statement, he urged the Tru...