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  1. The CDC's latest numbers on youth mental health: 10 stats to know

    The CDC's latest data on youth mental health shows signs of improvement. 
  2. How this insurer fast-tracks behavioral care

    Point32Health is working to connect its members to mental health appointments within days. 
  3. 18 behavioral health exec moves

    Here are 18 mental healthcare executives who have taken on new roles in the last three months, as reported by Becker's since May 21:

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  1. CMS funds additional psych residency spots

    CMS will fund at least 100 new psychiatry residency spots. 
  2. LifeStance slows its facility growth plans

    LifeStance Health plans to open fewer than 10 new clinic locations in 2024, down from its previous estimate of fewer than 20 new sites. 
  3. Behind the scenes of a $114M behavioral facility

    Children's Nebraska is leveraging excitement for its new facility to invest in behavioral health across the organization. 
  4. FDA rejects MDMA treatment for PTSD in 'speed bump' for psychedelics

    The FDA has rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. 

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  1. Why mental health stigma could return

    The stigma around seeking mental healthcare could creep back if treatment is too difficult to access, said one behavioral health leader. 
  2. Recovery Centers of America adopts regional structure

    Recovery Centers of America, a national substance use treatment network based in King of Prussia, Pa., restructured its network organization strategy and appointed vice presidents of its newly formed regional groups.
  3. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Medicaid fraud scheme

    A licensed professional counselor in Connecticut pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicaid of more than $1.6 million.
  4. Colorado mental health facility lays off 75

    Fort Collins, Colo.-based SummitStone Health Partners has laid off around 11% of its workforce. 

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  1. Senate report fails to dent referrals: Acadia, UHS

    Universal Health Services and Acadia Healthcare have not seen any noticeable referral declines in the wake of a U.S. Senate report criticizing their residential treatment centers, executives said. 
  2. Youth mental health shows improvement, but issues persist: CDC

    From 2021 to 2023, the percentage of students who reported experiencing "persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness" decreased slightly from 42% to 40%, according to data from the CDC.
  3. States with highest, lowest rates of adult mental illness

    Utah has the highest percentage of adults reporting mental illness of any U.S. state, while New Jersey has the lowest, according to data from KFF.
  4. 10 best, worst states for mental health provider availability

    As of 2022, Alabama employs one mental health provider for every 800 people, the highest ratio of any state, according to Mental Health America's 2024 report, "The State of Mental Health in America."
  5. Cigna funds 22 mental health organizations

    The Cigna Group is providing $9 million in funding to nonprofit organizations to provide mental health support to youth. 
  6. Psychiatrist starting pay down 20%

    The average starting salary among psychiatrists decreased 19.9% year over year, according to an Aug. 1 analysis published by healthcare staffing firm AMN Healthcare.
  7. Lawmakers urge FDA to approve MDMA for PTSD

    U.S. lawmakers are pushing the FDA to approve MDMA, more commonly known as ecstasy or molly, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. 
  8. Losing millions, Teladoc plans BetterHelp pivot

    Teladoc plans to accept insurance coverage on its mental health platform, BetterHelp, by the end of 2024. 
  9. Acadia closes 5 facilities

    Acadia Healthcare has closed five facilities in the past year. 

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