Author: Mackenzie Bean

Fifteen years ago, we started a mental health program geared toward the plethora of college students struggling with severe anxiety, depression and bipolar and psychotic disorders. Based at one of Northwell's psychiatric facilities, Zucker Hillside Hospital in New York City,…

Texas aims to increase access to inpatient mental healthcare via seven new state hospital projects announced by Gov. Gregg Abbott June 20. 

The Biden administration is aiming to improve maternal mental health via a new national strategy released May 14.

Mass General Brigham's McLean Hospital has appointed Jeanne McElhinney, RN, as associate chief nursing officer.

Highland Clarksburg (W.Va.) Hospital unveiled a 20-bed voluntary behavioral health inpatient unit May 6, according to WVNews.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.