EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 7 MIN
Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz | Just 18 Beds Per 100,000: The U.S. Mental Health Challenge
from The Steve Gruber Show · host Chancellor
Steve Gruber sits down with Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, former Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use (2017–2021), to discuss the growing mental health crisis in America. With the country currently providing only 18 mental health beds per 100,000 people, Dr. McCance-Katz explains the challenges facing patients, families, and healthcare systems. They cover the strain on resources, the impact on treatment access, and what steps could help address this critical shortage.
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Steve Gruber sits down with Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, former Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use (2017–2021), to discuss the growing mental health crisis in America. With the country currently providing only 18 mental health beds per 100,000 people, Dr. McCance-Katz explains the challenges facing patients, families, and healthcare systems. They cover the strain on resources, the impact on treatment access, and what steps could help address this critical shortage.
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Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz | Just 18 Beds Per 100,000: The U.S. Mental Health Challenge
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