"I think that mental health is finally being made a priority in a lot of states throughout the country and for very good reasons. Due to the new priorities, many new positions have opened and the number of physicians looking to enter the field has certainly dwindled in recent years. I'm very passionate about mental health and can't wait to successfully train with a reputable program like yours and help make the difference in the lives of many people down the road."

In the simplest of forms, the demand for mental health services is greatly exceeding the supply right now and the reasons for this are plenty. Mental health continues to be brought to the forefront of our society and more and more people are seeking help where they necessarily haven't in the past. On the opposite end of the spectrum, mental health issues stemming from opioid and alcohol addictions continue to increase. In turn, depression and suicide also are increasing dramatically. There is no right answer to this question and your interviewers will simply be looking for you to answer logically and with passion.