How Many Psychiatric Beds Are Enough? Opinions Vary

A couple months ago, we released an analysis of the estimated number of psychiatric treatment beds in every state. In the article, I discussed current hot button issues like psychiatric boarding, proposals to re-create long-term psychiatric hospitals, and the question of how many psychiatric beds are needed in any particular area. As part of this discussion, we referenced a Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) report that estimates the need for 40 to 60 psychiatric beds per 100,000 population (see How Can You . . .