Sen. Smith introduces bill to bring more mental health professionals to shortage areas The Health Resources and Services Administration estimates there will be a shortage of more than 250,000 mental health resources by 2025. Posted: May 12, 2021 7:36 PM Updated: May 12, 2021 7:36 PM Posted By: Annalise Johnson ROCHESTER, Minn. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. US Senator Tina Smith is introducing a bipartisan bill to encourage more people to enter the mental health care field. The Health Resources and Services Administration estimates there will be a shortage of more than 250,000 ment...