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Mental health needs in central Illinois surge as number of psychiatrists decline

Jody Holtz

Dr. Samuel Sears, the consult psychiatrist for OSF Saint. Francis Medical Center in Peoria and director of physician services for the behavioral health service line, says the unfortunate reality of the situation is that there’s currently a great mismatch when it comes to the need for mental health services and the people available to provide that care.