Author: Jakob Emerson

Across California, students face increasing pressures that impact their mental well-being—whether it’s stress from academic demands, social pressures, or broader life challenges. Schools have become a frontline for identifying and supporting behavioral health needs, but funding, access, and administrative barriers…

Healthcare is inherently complex, involving multiple touchpoints and professionals. That complexity demands coordination to ensure a holistic approach to care, which is why today’s healthcare leaders and care providers increasingly recognize that the mind and body are not separate entities—they…

When a person is diagnosed with a serious illness—whether it’s cancer, heart failure, COPD, or advanced kidney disease—the emotional toll can be as debilitating as the physical symptoms. Anxiety, depression, fear of the future, and a loss of identity often…

Dayton Children’s Hospital has completed its $108 million Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness, which is scheduled to open on July 15. “Mental health is the defining crisis of our children’s generation and therefore, one of our strategic priorities,”…

Tennessee is considering building a planned psychiatric hospital in Eastdale after pausing its expansion plans following a historic archaeological review of the original site in Chattanooga, Local 3 News reported May 27. The state’s letter of intent is not a…

New York City-based Montefiore Health System is launching seven new outpatient programs to better support urgent mental health needs, pregnancy-related anxiety and depression, and eating disorders. The programs will be funded by more than $18 million from the state and…

Duke Health researchers have developed an AI model that can accurately predict if adolescents are at high risk for future serious mental health issues before their symptoms become severe.

Acadia Healthcare will open North Port (Fla.) Behavioral Health, a new inpatient behavioral health hospital, in March.

Providence Humboldt County put $2 million toward a joint project working to open a new behavioral health triage center in Arcata, Calif., the Eureka Times-Standard reported March 3.

ncgCare's Appalachian Community Services and Vaya Health will open a new behavioral urgent care center in Waynesville, N.C. in April, WLOS reported March 4.