Mental health attorneys address growing need for services on Long Island – By Jared Scot; LIBN Contributing Writer 

The last few years have brought about an increase in attention to mental health, especially for those dealing with issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental illness has been prevalent in the United States for decades; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of Americans live with a mental health disorder, a figure that continues to rise. Various types of trauma, such as loneliness and anxiety to substance abuse and the loss of loved ones, have pushed more people to seek treatment.

However, finding support for mental health is complicated, since the clinical system is closely entwined with the legal system. This has therefore led to a growing need for mental health attorneys and legal advocates on Long Island.

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