Dr Tara Narula says therapy referrals are hampered by shortages, long waits and cost

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"“The problem is, as you know, we have a crisis in this country. we don't have enough mental health practitioners.”"

Dr Tara Narula says she can refer cardiology patients to therapists but describes major access barriers, saying there are not enough mental health practitioners. She adds that patients report waits of about two months and high fees they cannot afford, and she frames stress and mental wellbeing support as important both for recovery and for preventing heart attacks and strokes.