Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law establishing free, annual mental health screenings in public schools to detect mental health concerns in youth, according to a July 31 news release. Here are five things to know:
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Construction has begun on the $121 million Lubbock (Texas) Psychiatric Center. The 50-bed, maximum security center is one of several new hospitals part of a $2.5 billion effort to transform Texas’ mental healthcare system, according to a July 29 news…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to address rising suicide rates and social disconnection among the population, according to a July 30 news release. Here are three notes: Read the full order here.
Frisco, Texas-based Magellan Health has appointed Caroline Carney, MD, as CEO. Dr. Carney has held several leadership roles since joining Magellan Health in 2016. She became chief medical officer in 2020 and was named president of the organization’s behavioral health…
Providence, R.I.-based Brown University will lead the AI Research Institute on Interaction for AI Assistants, an effort focused on creating a new generation of AI assistants for use in mental and behavioral health settings, according to a news release on…
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NYC Health + Hospitals of New York City has expanded a program to broaden access to mental health services within domestic violence shelters to a total of 41 shelters across the city, according to a July 28 news release. The…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released the “2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health” on July 28. The survey analyzes how people across the U.S. report experiences with mental health conditions, substance use and pursuit of…
Uvalde, Texas-based Community Health Development has opened a $16 million multi-purpose community health center with a focus on physical and mental health services, KSAT reported July 28. The center aims to deliver comprehensive care to meet the high demand of…
Nevada has established a licensing pathway for a new mental health profession — behavioral health and wellness practitioners — based on the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute model. The new law went into effect June 6. The law adapts an…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting involuntary civil commitment as a solution to crime linked to homelessness across the country, framing it as a public safety crisis, according to a July 24 White House news release. Here are…