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Florida Empowers Psychologists to Prescribe Meds Amid Crisis

2/11/2025

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Florida is taking a bold step to combat its mental health crisis with House Bill 23, empowering trained psychologists to prescribe medication. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo emphasizes the urgent need for this change due to the shortage of psychiatrists. This initiative promises to enhance access to care and significantly cut down patient wait times.

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Story summary

Florida is taking a bold step to combat its mental health crisis with House Bill 23, empowering trained psychologists to prescribe medication. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo emphasizes the urgent need for this change due to the shortage of psychiatrists. This initiative promises to enhance access to care and significantly cut down patient wait times.