More Mental Health Services paid by Public Funds

The percentage of mental health and substance abuse services paid for by public sources is increasing, with a smaller percentage provided by private sources, including private health insurance. Public sources paid for 63 percent of mental health spending in 2001, up from 57 percent in 1991. Public sources also paid for 76 percent of substance abuse treatment in 2001, up from 62 percent in 1991, according to a new analysis announced Tuesday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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