Becker’s Behavioral Health

Health systems across the country are partnering with school districts to connect children with behavioral health services — and seeing major results. From embedding behavioral health specialists directly into schools to building infrastructure in school districts, these three systems are…

New York state has released new digital wellness resources aimed at helping young people, caregivers and educators develop healthier habits with digital devices.  The content was developed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and is available through…

Tulsa-based CREOKS Health Services has been selected to guide the completion and operation of Oklahoma County’s Behavioral Care Center, which is under construction at the site of a new county jail, The Oklahoman reported Dec. 8. The facility is part…

William Morrone, DO, medical director and principal for Bay City, Mich.-based Recovery Pathways, has launched a campaign for Michigan State Senate.  Dr. Morrone’s platform centers on affordability, infrastructure and healthcare reform, according to his campaign website. His priorities include lowering…

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham set the goal of expanding new patient access in excess of 5%. In fiscal year 2025, the system delivered more than 23,000 new patient visits, representing a roughly 10% to 11% increase translating to about…

Mesa (Ariz.) Community College has launched a behavioral health certificate program and opened a simulation lab to address Arizona’s shortage of mental health workers. Students will train in the new Behavioral Health Simulation Lab, where they will practice realistic patient…

Columbus-based OhioHealth has launched a new effort to expand access to comprehensive care for individuals with substance use disorders in rural Southeast Ohio. The Addiction Medicine Program is based at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens and is funded by a…

Las Vegas-based Brothers Behavioral Health owner Isai Anaya-Estrada has been sentenced for fraudulently billing Medicaid for services never provided and ordered to repay nearly $48,000 in restitution, 8 News Now reported Dec. 29. Anaya-Estrada was convicted of submitting false claims…

California is set to implement emergency staffing regulations for psychiatric hospitals Jan. 31, following an investigation into widespread dysfunction, abuse and understaffing, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Dec. 29.  The proposed rules — issued by the California Department of Public…

Illinois will begin allowing workers with a psychiatrist-certified mental health disability to qualify for unemployment benefits starting Jan. 1, 25 News Now reported Dec. 30. The three-year pilot program, authorized under the Unemployment Insurance Act, enables individuals to collect jobless…