Becoming a mental health professional can take years of training and education.

The licensing process is supposed to be quick. though.

But lately, it’s been taking months instead of a few weeks.

Hannah Furfaro from the Seattle Times dives into how this affects future mental health care workers and patients seeking care.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Becoming a mental health professional can take years of training and education.
The licensing process is supposed to be quick. though.
But lately, it&rsquo;s been taking months instead of a few weeks.
Hannah Furfaro from the Seattle Times dives into how this affects future mental health care workers and patients seeking care.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now

Becoming a mental health professional can take years of training and education.  The licensing process is supposed to be quick, though.  But lately, it’s been taking months instead of a few weeks.  Hannah Furfaro from the Seattle Times dives into how this affects future mental health care workers and patients seeking care.

Advertisement