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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to accelerate the approval process for psychedelic research in mental health treatment, according to an Oct. 16 report from the Los Angeles Times. Assembly Bill 1103, backed by San Diego-based nonprofit Veterans Exploring…
A notable mental health advocate is raising alarms as federal workforce cuts hit HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration during the ongoing government shutdown, according to an Oct. 15 report from CBS News. More than 4,000 federal workers…
Closing the behavioral health gap: How virtual psychiatry is redefining access + efficiency
Behavioral health access remains one of the most urgent and complex challenges in U.S. healthcare. A 2024 Mental Health America report shows nearly 60 million adults experienced a mental illness in the last year, and 13 million reported serious thoughts…
Behavioral health leaders are observing a shift: industry needs are becoming more complex, intersecting with social, digital and physical health factors in new ways. While awareness and demand for services continue to grow, infrastructure, training and access have not kept…
Redondo Beach, Calif.-based Clear Behavioral Health, a mental health and substance use disorder service provider, has launched a virtual intensive outpatient program for LGBTQIA+ individuals on Oct. 15. The program offers specialized mental health care for individuals who require more…
As burnout and workforce shortages continue to threaten behavioral health systems nationwide, New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals — one of the largest safety-net providers in the country — is taking a prevention-first approach to clinician well-being. Omar Fattal,…
Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health has merged its adult partial hospital programs at both Newport and Rhode Island hospitals into a single virtual platform. The new program delivers intensive, short-term mental health care to adults across southeastern New England, according…
Dayton-based Kettering Health, Premier Health and Dayton Children’s Hospital have launched a collaborative mental health initiative for college students, according to a report from Channel 2 News. The “College Age Intensive Outpatient Program” aims to address the growing mental health…
Oconomowoc, Wis.-based Rogers Behavioral Health plans to open a mental health facility in Chippewa Falls, Wis., in early 2027 with capacity for 14 inpatient rooms and 24 residential rooms, according to an Oct. 14 report from WEAU 12 News. The…
San Mateo, Calif.-based mental healthcare provider Brightline has named Kari O’Rourke, MSN, as CEO, effective Dec. 2. Ms. O’Rourke, a nurse practitioner, brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience to the role, according to an Oct. 15 news…