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Daniel Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor at the Mandel School and the director of the Begun Center.

Mandel’s Dan Flannery discusses shortage of mental health workers in Ohio

The wait for mental health services in Ohio is growing longer

WKYCDan Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the shortage of workers in the mental health industry in Ohio. “We’ve seen a significant increase with people reaching out for mental health support over the last several years with COVID of course and strains related to economic strain and disparities,” Flannery said.