Mothers prescribed at least one sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medication — including certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, beta-blockers and statins — had a 1.47-fold higher risk of having a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a study published April 16 in Molecular Psychiatry.…
Author: Ella Ruder
Tewksbury Hospital (Mass.) is facing increased scrutiny after a fourth reported assault on campus since an April 3 secruity policy change, NBC Boston reported April 20. The policy from the Executive Office of HHS barred Tewksbury Hospital security personnel from…
A plant-based psychoactive compound, ibogaine, is making headlines. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research, regulatory review and access to psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine compounds. Texas is moving forward with its own research program, and Mississippi is…
A new wellness center backed by Chicago-based Rush University System for Health and several community partners will open April 23 on Chicago’s West Side. The Sankofa Village Wellness Center — a joint effort between Rush, Chicago-based Erie Family Health Centers,…
Hamilton, Ohio-based Primary Health Solutions plans to acquire South Community Behavioral Health based in Moraine. The acquisition is expected to become effective in July, pending regulatory approval, according to an April 20 news release from Primary Health. Services provided by…
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As individuals seek more accessible and affordable care options, about 30% of U.S. adults said they have used a self-guided online or digital tool for mental health, including nearly half of those ages 18-44, according to a recent survey. The…
San Diego County has opened a new crisis stabilization unit in El Cajon, Calif., marking the first such facility in East County. The 14,000-square-foot behavioral health treatment facility will provide 24/7 support for individuals experiencing psychiatric or substance use emergencies,…
Tuscola, Ill.-based RISE Behavioral Health and Wellness will close its services, with clinical operations concluding May 22 and a full organizational transition ending June 30. The decision followed review by the organization’s board and leadership amid ongoing funding and staffing…
Washington, D.C.-based APA Labs, a unit of American Psychological Association Services, has launched the Digital Badge Solutions Library, a resource featuring digital mental and behavioral health technologies that have earned its evaluation badge. The library includes products that meet APA…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order April 18 directing federal agencies to accelerate research, regulatory review and access to psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine compounds, for serious mental illnesses. The order comes as more than 14 million American adults live with serious…