The article discusses the challenges faced by college students, like Alex, in accessing mental health care when they move between states. Due to the necessity of separate licensing for psychiatrists in different states, students often experience interruptions in care, especially concerning for those with ongoing issues like anxiety and depression. The authors underscore the limitations Medicaid users face in finding adequate psychiatric support and advocate for reforms that could facilitate cross-state treatment, highlighting the need for reliable mental health access as a critical issue for students' well-being.
Reforms are needed and should extend federal exceptions for cross-state treatment to ensure reliable access.
Limited psychiatric access, especially for Medicaid users, impedes access to necessary mental health care.
Needing separate licenses for different states can cause harmful gaps in receiving needed mental health care.
Geographical mobility often places students in a precarious position, interrupting care and jeopardizing their mental health.
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