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Interagency Council on Homelessness meets on mental health
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness met this month to discuss the intersectional needs of homeless people experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. -
Montefiore's game plan to fill mental healthcare gaps
New York City-based Montefiore Health System is using new funding from the state to fill gaps in behavioral care in the community. -
Suicide deaths rising faster in youth of color
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents, but rates have decreased after peaking in 2018, according to survey data published Feb. 6 by KFF. -
4 ways Kaiser Permanente is bolstering behavioral workforces
With the gap between supply and demand for mental healthcare expected to widen in the next decade, health systems are ramping up efforts to increase the number of mental health clinicians. -
1 in 5 teens report anxiety, depression: Study
Roughly 1 in 5 adolescents between 12 and 17 years old report experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, according to survey data published Feb. 6 by KFF. -
California county declares loneliness a public health crisis
A California county is the first in the U.S. to declare loneliness a public health emergency, NBC News reported Feb. 2. -
UConn physical therapy program integrates mental health education
The physical therapy program at the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources has integrated mental health education into its training. -
2 ways hospital execs can better support behavioral care
When it comes to behavioral health, health systems should be looking at opportunities to collaborate, not compete, with their peers. -
Study identifies behavioral risk factors for teen suicide
Social withdrawal could contribute to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, according to a study published Jan. 25 in JAMA Network Open. -
Native Americans face highest suicide rate: 4 things to know
Native Americans face the highest rate of death by suicide across the United States, according to a report from KFF Health News published Jan. 22 in CNN. -
Workplace mental health programs aren't working
Workplace wellness offerings aren't improving employees' mental health, a study published Jan. 10 in the Industrial Wellness Journal found. -
Suicide rates rise among Hispanic populations
The suicide rate among Hispanic populations across the United States has seen a significant increase over the last decade, according to a Jan. 22 report from KFF Health News. -
Costs increasing for many common antidepressants in 2024
The cost for brand-name Prozac dropped over 20% in the first weeks of 2024, but the price of most other antidepressants went up, according to data from 46brooklyn Research. -
Facing youth mental health crisis, states turn to telehealth
States, cities and schools are investing in free telehealth services for teenagers and young people. -
Preparing for psychedelic medicine's return
Past and Current Status Later this year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will decide whether MDMA, the drug commonly known as "ecstasy," is a medicine. -
Millions prescribed asthma drug despite FDA warning of neuropsychiatric side effects
Prescriptions of asthma drug montelukast remain high despite warnings from the FDA about psychiatric side effects, The New York Times reported Jan. 9. -
Not enough providers for CMS' Medicare Advantage behavioral health proposal, groups say
CMS proposed new behavioral network adequacy standards for Medicare Advantage plans, but some groups are concerned there aren't enough providers to meet them. -
ADHD medication use surged during pandemic — did TikTok play a role?
Prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD treatments surged during the COVID-19 pandemic even as use of other psychiatric medications stayed relatively flat, a study published Jan. 10 in JAMA Psychiatry found. -
Meta plans new mental health protections for teens
Meta is implementing more features to direct teenagers to mental health resources and hide potentially sensitive content on Facebook and Instagram. -
Ozempic, Wegovy not tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts
Individuals taking GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a slightly lower incidence of suicidal ideation than those taking other forms of weight loss drugs, a study published Jan. 5 in Nature found.
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