Author: Staff

Here are three mental treatment updates that affect the field of behavioral health, as reported by Becker's since April 11:

The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler-based UT Health East Texas and Plano, Texas-based Oceans Healthcare have partnered to expand behavioral health services in the eastern area of the state.

Huntington, W.Va.-based Valley Health System's psychology internship program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Alex Stavros, CEO of Chandler, Ariz-based Embark Behavioral Health, will step down from his leadership role.

The most significant deterrent to seeking out mental health treatment among those who did not receive it last year was feeling as though they should be able to handle their mental health on their own, according to data published July…

An analysis found that the use of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, may be linked to increased suicidal ideation, particularly in conjunction with antidepressants, according to a study published Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open; however, not all experts…

Here are five recent investments into behavioral healthcare in the U.S. totalling more than $90.6 million, as reported by Becker's since July 9:

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health and Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Behavioral Health are set to break ground on a new behavioral health facility in Escondido.

Ohio contributed the highest portion of behavioral health referrals of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., in 2022, according to data from Definitive Healthcare.

The average annual salary among psychiatrists in the U.S. increased by more than $100,000 in the last 10 years, according to Medscape's "Psychiatrist Compensation Report" for 2014 and 2024.