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7 new university programs tackling behavioral health workforce gaps

By Ella Ruder 1 min read

Universities are investing in the behavioral health workforce by expanding certificates and degree programs amid nationwide shortages. This comes as workforce shortages worsened in 2025 from 2024, according to federal data. As of Dec. 13, 2025, the number of designated mental health professional shortage areas rose from 6,418 to 6,807. The population covered by those designations also grew from about 122 million to 137 million. The estimated number of additional practitioners needed to remove the designations increased from roughly 6,200 to 6,800 over the same period. Here are seven new programs… Originally published in Becker’s Hospital Review. Read More

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