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Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health has expanded use of a collaborative care model across its primary care clinics to address growing mental health needs. The evidence-based approach integrates behavioral health services into primary care, allowing patients with moderate depression or anxiety…

Although the U.S. recorded a decline in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2024, the overdose epidemic is dangerously evolving, according to American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, MD.  In a report published Jan. 12, the AMA outlines growing concerns about the…

The White House has abruptly canceled hundreds of federal grants supporting mental health and substance use disorder treatment services nationwide, NPR first reported Jan. 14. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sent termination notices to hundreds of grant…

Access to mental healthcare remains out of reach for millions of Americans, with some states facing more severe shortages of mental health professionals than others, new federal data shows. The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce published…

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center to expand access to early autism care through new facilities within the hospital system’s footprint.  The partnership establishes the CHOP-Soar Autism Center network, according to a Jan. 13 news release.…

Georgia has issued nearly $25 million in fines to 11 health insurers for violating state mental health parity laws. The penalties follow market conduct examinations that began after a 2023 data call report revealed potential violations of requirements that insurers…

Catalina Behavioral Health, based in Tucson, Ariz., is expanding its inpatient trauma and complex trauma treatment services.  The organization has increased its clinical capacity to treat patients after traumatic experiences and said it can now care for more individuals needing…

Health systems are rapidly adopting AI in healthcare, and behavioral health leaders have taken note of what is — and isn’t — working. From preventing clinician burnout to creating tools for emotional support for caregivers, here are three systems seeing…

Children’s hospitals across the U.S. are embedding behavioral health services in primary care and community-based settings to intervene earlier and reduce long-term risks. The effort is aimed at addressing the sharp rise in anxiety, depression and suicidal behavior among youths,…

More health systems are turning to community-based care to provide mental health services. From partnerships with schools to local law enforcement, these systems are seeing results from integrating services into communities.  1. Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s Well Being Trust partnered with…