The survey, conducted by Ipsos between Oct. 27 and 29, polled 2,048 adults 18 or older across the country, with only 7% saying that Congress is taking the right amount of action to address mental health.
The survey found that 64% of adults said federal funding for mental healthcare should be a high or the highest priority, while 57% said federal funding for the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline should be a high or the highest priority.
At the Becker's Fall Behavioral Health Summit, taking place November 4–5 in Chicago, behavioral health leaders and executives will explore strategies for expanding access to care, integrating services, addressing workforce challenges and leveraging innovation to improve outcomes across the behavioral health continuum. Apply for complimentary registration now.