Becker’s Behavioral Health

East Alabama Health, a two-hospital system based in Opelika, recently opened a freestanding, $44 million mental health facility with the state’s only long-term adolescent unit.  The 54,000-square-foot facility expanded the system’s space for outpatient mental health services and increased its…

In a $21.5 million project, Syracuse, N.Y.-based St. Joseph’s Health plans to move and renovate its 30-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, according to a Dec. 26 article from The Post-Standard.  St. Joseph’s Health cannot fully utilize the unit in its current…

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine has launched four new clinical services to expand access to mental healthcare in the region.  The new offerings include the TEAM Clinics — short for Treatment, Evaluation and multidisciplinary Approaches for Mental health…

As social workers increasingly take on clinical and leadership roles, enrollment in Master of Social Work programs has grown by more than 60% over the past decade, according to the Council on Social Work Education.  Online accessibility, specialized programs and…

Riverview, Fla.-based River Oaks Treatment Center has expanded its behavioral health services with the opening of an inpatient mental health unit.  The unit offers evidence-based treatment for conditions such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder, according…

Health systems across the country are partnering with school districts to connect children with behavioral health services — and seeing major results. From embedding behavioral health specialists directly into schools to building infrastructure in school districts, these three systems are…

New York state has released new digital wellness resources aimed at helping young people, caregivers and educators develop healthier habits with digital devices.  The content was developed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and is available through…

Tulsa-based CREOKS Health Services has been selected to guide the completion and operation of Oklahoma County’s Behavioral Care Center, which is under construction at the site of a new county jail, The Oklahoman reported Dec. 8. The facility is part…

William Morrone, DO, medical director and principal for Bay City, Mich.-based Recovery Pathways, has launched a campaign for Michigan State Senate.  Dr. Morrone’s platform centers on affordability, infrastructure and healthcare reform, according to his campaign website. His priorities include lowering…

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham set the goal of expanding new patient access in excess of 5%. In fiscal year 2025, the system delivered more than 23,000 new patient visits, representing a roughly 10% to 11% increase translating to about…