President Trump’s attack on mental health care isn’t just bad policy — it’s dangerous. His administration wants to gut the federal law that ensures insurance covers mental health like any other care. If he succeeds, millions could lose access to therapy, addiction treatment, and psychiatric care.
At the same time, Republicans in Congress are trying to slash Medicaid, the backbone of mental health services for low-income and rural communities. Entire counties could be left without a single provider.
One in five adults struggles with mental illness each year. Cutting coverage now will cost lives.
Congress must act — immediately. Lawmakers should block Trump’s rollback, defend mental health parity, and protect Medicaid. Anything less is unacceptable.
Peggy Van Sickle
Brighton
