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  1. The most prevalent barriers to mental healthcare

    Paige Haeffele -
    The most significant deterrent to seeking out mental health treatment among those who did not receive it last year was feeling as though they should be able to handle their mental health on their own, according to data published July 30 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

  2. Buyer wanted for Retreat Behavioral Health sites

    Rylee Wilson -
    A Pennsylvania judge has appointed a receiver to oversee the sale of Retreat Behavioral Health's facilities in the state, LancasterOnline reported Aug. 20. 

  3. Is there a link between GLP-1s and suicidality?

    Paige Haeffele -
    An analysis found that the use of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, may be linked to increased suicidal ideation, particularly in conjunction with antidepressants, according to a study published Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open; however, not all experts are convinced.

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  1. Psychiatric hospitals with the best, worst readmission rates

    Mariah Taylor -
    Becker's compiled a list of the psychiatric facilities with the highest and lowest readmission rates after an inpatient psychiatric stay using CMS's Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Measure Data-by Facility.

  2. 5 recent mental health investments worth over $90M

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are five recent investments into behavioral healthcare in the U.S. totalling more than $90.6 million, as reported by Becker's since July 9:

  3. Lifepoint, Palomar partner on behavioral health hospital

    Paige Haeffele -
    Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health and Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Behavioral Health are set to break ground on a new behavioral health facility in Escondido.

  4. SSM Health to open 2nd mental health urgent care

    Mariah Taylor -
    St. Louis-based SSM Health is opening the first behavioral health urgent care clinic in the city, NPR affiliate St. Louis Public Radio reported Aug. 19.

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  1. Trump, Harris on mental health: 5 things to know

    Rylee Wilson -
    Both major party nominees for president offer scant details on how they would handle mental health. 

  2. 10 states with the highest percentage of behavioral health referrals

    Paige Haeffele -
    Ohio contributed the highest portion of behavioral health referrals of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., in 2022, according to data from Definitive Healthcare.

  3. Psychiatrist pay up 64% in 10 years

    Paige Haeffele -
    The average annual salary among psychiatrists in the U.S. increased by more than $100,000 in the last 10 years, according to Medscape's "Psychiatrist Compensation Report" for 2014 and 2024. 

  4. How 1 health system is tackling a shortage of inpatient behavioral providers

    Rylee Wilson -
    Finding behavioral health providers is tough. Finding behavioral health providers to work in hospitals can be even tougher, according to Ben Weinstein, MD, chair of behavioral health at Houston (Texas) Methodist. 

The COVID-19 'infodemic': How 4 systems are combating health misinformation

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How Ballad, MetroHealth and 2 other systems are addressing COVID misinformation and restoring patient trust. Join the virtual discussion here.

  1. 10 top-paying cities for mental, behavioral health counselors

    Mariah Taylor -
    Pueblo, Colo., is the top-paying metropolitan area in the U.S. for mental, behavioral health and substance use counselors, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  2. 5 things to know about the mental health workforce

    Paige Haeffele -
    As demand for mental health treatment continues to rise, the importance of the mental healthcare workforce has become increasingly clear.

  3. The CDC's latest numbers on youth substance use: 8 trends to know

    Rylee Wilson -
    The CDC has observed "promising declines" in rates of substance use among high school students. 

  4. The state of US mental health in 10 numbers

    Paige Haeffele -
    Several marks of progress in the mental health of Americans have been made in the last year, but work remains.

  5. The 7 fastest-growing behavioral companies

    Rylee Wilson -
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based ABA Centers of America is the fifth-fastest growing private company on the Inc. 5000 list. 

  6. Psychiatrist pay by state in 2024

    Paige Haeffele -
    The average annual salary of psychiatrists in the U.S. is $256,930. However, that figure can vary by up to $206,110 depending on the state one practices in, according to data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

  7. Colorado system reopens youth psych unit

    Mariah Taylor -
    Grand Junction, Colo.-based Mind Springs Health's psychiatric hospital is reopening its youth ward after being closed for little over a month, The Daily Sentinel reported Aug. 14.

  8. The best, worst states for access to mental healthcare

    Rylee Wilson -
    Vermont is the best state for accessibility of mental health in the U.S., according to Mental Health America's annual "State of Mental Health in America" report. 

  9. Cigna donates $9M to veteran mental health

    Rylee Wilson -
    The Cigna Group will provide $9 million over three years to projects providing housing and mental health support to veterans. 

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