<human>:  How does mental healthcare differ between the US and France?
<bot>: In the United States, mental health care tends to be more expensive and fragmented, with less of an emphasis on preventive services and a wider variety of payment systems. In France, there is more emphasis on preventive services, a greater availability of mental health professionals, and free national health insurance that covers some mental health services. There is also a stronger sense of community in France focused on social interdependence and support for those with mental health challenges, which can be a powerful adjunct to traditional treatments.