A new report shows that Louisiana has the highest amount of people living with mental illness and the lowest access to care.
A new report from the Mental Health Association shows that Louisiana has the highest amount of people living with mental illness and the lowest access to care. Louisiana was ranked 47th in the survey ahead of Washington, Nevada, Mississippi and Arizona.

The report comes after the Jindal administration created a new plan to address the state’s behavioral health services. Louisiana is looking toward the future for their plan to handle this effort. The plan will be covered by five insurance companies provided by the state. Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards will continue with Jindal’s plan and will work to improve access for low-income working adults.