Mackenzie Bean, Author at Becker’s Behavioral Health

Acadia, Erlanger's joint venture hospital taps COO

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital has appointed Matthew Whitley as COO, The Chattanoogan reported April 25.

Oklahoma breaks ground on $150M mental health hospital

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City has broken ground on a $150 million behavioral health hospital in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

2 workers hospitalized after patient assault at New Hampshire hospital

Two employees at Hampstead (N.H.) Hospital, a state-run psychiatric hospital, were hospitalized March 17 after a patient "exhibited assaultive behaviors toward staff," Morissa Henn, deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, told Becker's.

Mental health demands soar across US; resources scant

Demand for mental health services is increasing in cities across the United States, but existing resources are not even making a dent in the "crisis," according to a report released June 2 by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Jail nurse charged with involuntary manslaughter in patient's death

A grand jury has indicted Deborah Sue Damron, 56, of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient at an adult detention center in Virginia, according to the Henry County (Va.) Sheriff's Office.