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1. Lack of access to mental health services One of the most significant barriers to mental health treatment is the lack of access to mental health services. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 60% of adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment, and less than half of children with a mental illness receive the treatment they need. There are a number of reasons for this lack of access, including a shortage of mental health providers, a lack of insurance coverage for mental health services, and the stigma associated with mental illness. The shortage of mental health providers is a major barrier to access. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, there are approximately 3,500 child and adolescent psychiatrists in the United States, and only about 1,500 child and adolescent psychologists. This shortage is even more pronounced in rural areas, where there are often few mental health providers of any kind. The lack of prov