Mental Health Provider Density Trends
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions analyzed contact and license information of U.S. mental health providers in its LexisNexis® Provider Data MasterFile™ and U.S. Census Data between January 2020 and January 2024 to uncover new insights regarding provider access and data accuracy. The analysis highlights the states with the best and worst ratios of mental health specialists per capita and how frequently provider data changes.
Download the brief for these key takeaways:
- The top 5 states with the biggest increase and decrease in mental health providers
- The top 5 states with the biggest improvement and decline in ratio of mental health providers per capita
- The number of states that increased the total number of mental health providers vs the number of states that decreased the total number of mental health providers
- The percent of provider data that changes in a 90-day period
Why is this important?
In recent years, there has been a much-needed shift in the healthcare industry’s approach to mental health—finally treating it with the same urgency and importance as physical health. This broader recognition, combined with targeted initiatives, is starting to show results. Our data suggests these collective efforts are making an impact, including a measurable increase in the number of mental health providers nationwide. However, progress remains uneven. Many areas continue to face deep gaps in access, underscoring the fact that while momentum is building, the mental health crisis is far from resolved.
To address these ongoing disparities, real-time, reliable provider data is essential. It’s the foundation for identifying underserved regions and helping patients across the country get the care they need—where and when they need it.
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