Why Psychiatrist Shortages Are Fueling Record Attendance at Psychiatry Conferences in 2026
More than half of all U.S. counties — 51% — have no practicing psychiatrist at all, and roughly 137 million Americans now live in a federally designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. These are not projections or estimates from an advocacy group; they are verified figures from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and