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Advocates are applauding Biden's plan to prioritize mental health crisis

Health care providers and advocates say Biden's mental health plan is the first time in decades that the federal government is showing leadership in addressing the nation's mental health crisis.

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Rhitu Chatterjee is a health correspondent with NPR, with a focus on mental health.
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