Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump

According to a new ProPublica investigation, the VA has lost around 500 psychologists and psychiatrists over the last year, and nearly 700 social workers, many of whom are licensed therapists. “Support is no longer there to provide ethical and good care for these Veterans,” on staffer based in Indiana told the news non-profit. “Scheduling issues are incredibly high due to poor staff hiring and retainment.”

The consequences of these staffing reductions are potentially profound. As Russell Lemle, a senior policy analyst at the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute, told ProPublica: “VA psychologists are best in class. They have research and training and decades-long experience” working with veterans.

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