Becker’s Behavioral Health

Durham, N.C.-based El Futuro, a nonprofit serving Latino immigrants, has seen a sharp increase in mental health service demand this year, doubling their annual intake of patients, according to a Nov. 7 report from Spectrum News 1.  Luke Smith, MD,…

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has partnered with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital to open its second walk-in clinic for children and teens.  The UPMC Children’s South Pediatric Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic in Bridgeville offers same-day care for individuals up to…

Nashville, Tenn.-based Mental Health Cooperative has partnered with Rockville, Md.-based Silent Beacon, a safety technology company, to equip nearly 300 staff with wearable panic buttons.  The collaboration aims to enhance on-the-job safety for the company’s frontline mental health workers, many…

By 2037, researchers predict the workforce will face significant shortages for behavioral health providers — from substance use disorder and mental health counselors to psychiatrists and physician assistants. Leaders from seven systems shared with Becker’s how they are expanding pipelines,…

Amae Health, a startup focused on delivering whole-person care for individuals with severe mental illness, has raised $25 million in Series B funding. The funding aims to support three initiatives: advancing the company’s AI-powered precision care platform, expanding partnerships with…

As large language model-based tools such as ChatGPT gain traction, researchers are examining how U.S. adolescents and young adults use generative AI during periods of emotional distress. A study published Nov. 7 in JAMA Network Open and led by researchers…

Bloomfield, Conn.-based Cigna Healthcare is expanding its behavioral health offerings through a new collaboration with Headspace, the digital mental health app company.  Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, more than 7 million Cigna Healthcare members will gain access to a tailored version…

Seven complaints filed in California state courts allege that OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT contributed to severe psychological harm, including multiple suicides and mental health emergencies, according to a Nov. 6 report from The New York Times. Four wrongful death suits name…

Phoenix Children’s is embedding behavioral health into every level of care — from hospitals to community programs and virtual visits. Funda Bachini, MD, division chief of psychiatry, told Becker’s how the organization is breaking down silos, supporting clinicians and expanding…

The FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee met to address generative AI in patient-facing mental health applications, building on prior 2024 discussions on broader AI-enabled medical devices.  Here are nine things to know, according to a Nov. 6 report from the…