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Montana, Northern Ireland Face Crisis in Mental Health Services

1/31/2025

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Story summary

Montana struggles with the worst adult mental health care in the nation, grappling with soaring mental illness rates and scarce services. However, the Gallatin County mobile crisis response team is making strides, offering prompt care and easing police involvement. Across the ocean, Northern Ireland is battling a mental health funding crisis, jeopardizing vital services and staffing.

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Story summary

Montana struggles with the worst adult mental health care in the nation, grappling with soaring mental illness rates and scarce services. However, the Gallatin County mobile crisis response team is making strides, offering prompt care and easing police involvement. Across the ocean, Northern Ireland is battling a mental health funding crisis, jeopardizing vital services and staffing.