POCATELLO -- A recent report on mental health care systems shows Idaho is one of the lowest ranking states for mental health care nationwide.

The Idaho Legislature funded the study by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, which examined the current state of mental health care in Idaho.

Stephen Weeg, executive director for HealthWest in Pocatello, says the report shows what mental health professionals already knew: Idaho doesn't get enough funding for mental health and substance abuse services.

The report assessed Idaho's mental health treatment capacity, cost, eligibility standards and its areas of responsibility in dealing with health care issues.