Becker’s Behavioral Health

California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted major expansions to the state’s mental health infrastructure during his Jan. 8 State of the State address. Previously, mental health planning and funding were left to the counties with little oversight. But under new statewide…

Pharmacists in the U.S. are about 21% more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a national study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.  The…

As behavioral health needs surge across the U.S., healthcare systems are embedding services into primary and emergency care settings to improve access, reduce wait times and connect patients with appropriate mental health support.  Here are six systems and how they…

Nanette Logan, DNP, has exited her role as CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Dominion Hospital in Falls Church, Va. Dr. Logan stepped into the role Jan. 6, 2025. Ben Brown was named CEO in September, a health system spokesperson told Becker’s…

Tulsa, Okla.-based GRAND Mental Health will continue delivering services through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model in Tulsa County under a newly awarded contract, ABC affiliate KTUL reported Jan. 8. The agreement removes previous service restrictions, allowing the organization…

Portland, Maine-based MainHealth Behavioral Health has named Benjamin Grasso, MD, as regional medical director.  Dr. Grasso will lead outpatient psychiatry services in York County and provide clinical oversight for behavioral health programs throughout the area, according to a Jan. 8…

Press Ganey named its 2025 Human Experience Award recipients on Jan. 7, recognizing the top inpatient and outpatient behavioral health hospitals with “Pinnacle of Excellence” and “Guardian of Excellence” awards.  The Pinnacle of Excellence award honors three organizations for sustained…

HHS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have revised federal guidance on alcohol consumption. The changes are detailed in a Jan. 7 report from the agencies. The updated guidelines no longer specify a daily limit for alcohol consumption. Instead, they…

Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s Well Being Trust made strides in 2025 across depression treatment, caregiver support and community partnerships, all centered on compassionate care. Arpan Waghray, MD, CEO of the foundation, shared with Becker’s how the foundation’s three pillars are driving…

Mount Laurel, N.J.-based Pinnacle Treatment Centers, a substance use disorder treatment provider, has named Brian Lantier CEO.  Mr. Lantier brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across behavioral health, hospice, palliative care, home health and employee health settings, according…