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Why Americans Are Still Waiting 6+ Weeks to See a Psychiatrist in 2026

Only 18.5% of psychiatrists are available to new patients. The median wait is 67 days. Here is what is driving the psychiatrist access crisis in 2026 and what actually helps.

May 29, 2026Psychiatrist ShortageMental Health AccessWait TimesTelehealth Psychiatry