Reynaldo de los Angeles, a psychiatrist from Kearney, Neb., was charged with another count of misdemeanor third-degree sexual assault of a former patient after being convicted of the same offense earlier this month, local news source the Kearney Hub reported Aug. 11.

Mental healthcare is experiencing a provider shortage despite being prioritized more highly today than in years past. John Brewer, DNP, vice president of behavioral health at a top children's hospital, joined Becker's to discuss trends he's watching, including how innovation could help mitigate the workforce shortage.

Wisconsin is allocating $14.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to bolster youth mental health services and grow the behavioral health workforce, Lake Geneva Regional News reported Aug. 15.

An overview of two mental health bills introduced to Congress:

Virtual behavioral healthcare provider Brave Health partnered with Molina Healthcare of Texas' case management to adopt value-based care payments and consistent treatment plans for its psychiatric patients.

The American Psychiatric Association is hosting a virtual event on the future of mental health technology Aug. 18-19.

Cincinnati-based BrightView Health, an addiction treatment provider, has acquired Boston-based mental health provider Column Health, Behavioral Health Business reported Aug. 10.

The University of Tennessee College of Nursing in Knoxville received a $3.7 million federal grant to provide care in rural underserved rural communities and residents.

Amazon Care implemented an add-on to the healthcare plan's behavioral health coverage that provides on-demand mental health support to employees.

A $237 million psychiatric hospital and five more of July's largest monetary investments in mental health services reported by Becker's:

Online healthcare directory platform CareDash is facing backlash from therapists who claim the company is using independent practitioner information to lure patients to mental health startups, Bloomberg reported.

Here is a list of the five largest mental health nonprofits raising awareness of mental health issues, providing mental health treatment resources and support services in the U.S.

Here are some of the behavioral health providers treating the highest amount of patients in the U.S.

A school district in Murfreesboro, Tenn., now offers a service matching students, staff and parents with mental health providers, local NBC affiliate WSMV reported Aug. 10.

Florida-based substance use treatment provider Delphi Behavioral Health Group in Fort Lauderdale has appointed Michael Borkowski, the company's acting CFO since 2016,  as CEO.

A health plan, a medical technology company and a health system have all recently launched behavioral health partnerships.

InHerSight, a company that collects data on how well companies support women, has compiled a list of the best mental health companies for women. The ranking is based on anonymous employee ratings and reviews. 

Text-based mental health support provider HearMe and healthcare staffing firm Ingenovis Health partnered to create a free support system for travel nurses available 24/7.

The mental health software market value is on track to reach $5.6 billion by 2028, led by three industry developments, according to a market research study published Aug. 8. by Facts and Factors.

Incorporating psychiatric services into COVID-19 treatment regimes of essential workers reduces recovery time and lowers the likelihood of a recurring infection, a study published in the August issue of Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found.