EDITORIAL: Florida has a crisis in mental health care

Florida’s reputation as a cheapskate on mental health issues just grew recently with a report on a crisis in care for children who need treatment in a clinic or hospital.

A report by Florida Behavioral Health Profile says about 60% of children in Florida with mental health needs are not getting care.

A big issue is a shortage in the number of beds available for children in crisis. The problem just exacerbates the state’s ranking as one of the worst in the nation for mental health care…

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