The Impending Psychiatrist Shortage: Projected Deficiencies in the U.S. Adult Psychiatry Workforce
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the supply, demand, and adequacy of psychiatrists serving adults (PSAs) in the United States. METHODS: The authors performed a cross-sectional analysis of full-time equivalent (FTE) PSAs, using the Health Workforce Simulation Model. Supply was defined as the number of FTE physicians, demand as the number of FTE physicians needed under status quo and improved access scenarios, and adequacy as supply over demand. RESULTS: From 2024 to 2037, the national supply of PSAs was projected to decrease by 12.3% (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Health Workforce Issues
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Diversity and Career in Medicine
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Psychiatric Services
- Publisher
- American Psychiatric Association Publishing
- Volume
- 77
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 581–584
- Publication date
- 6 May 2026
- Language
- EN