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psychiatrists now practicing in Kansas
to meet the demand, according to one
estimate. Making the shortage worse,
all but about a dozen of those specialists
practice in the greater Kansas City area.
Only four Kansas counties have at least
one child and adolescent psychiatrist.
No quick fix exists for the lack of access
to mental health care faced by many
Kansas kids. At a time when more
youngsters than ever appear to be
experiencing mental health issues, the
state would need nearly five times the
number of child and adolescent
Kids' mental health care
shortage spurs initiatives
