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San Diego county looks to secure $75M for mental health training program
San Diego County has asked the state of California for $75 million to support mental health training programs in the area, Encinitas Advocate reported May 3. -
Nebraska rural mental health program aims to address stresses of farming, ranching
The Nebraska Extension's Rural Wellness program is looking to address the mental health needs of farmers, ranchers and other rural residents across the state, according to a May 3 report from the North Platte Telegraph. -
Former Minnesota Vikings player hosts mental health event
Former Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie recently hosted an event focused on mental health, according to a report from the Vikings. -
Top 10 states for mental healthcare
Vermont is the best state for mental healthcare, according to a Forbes Advisor ranking. -
Texas is the worst state for mental healthcare: Forbes ranking
Texas is the lowest-ranked state for mental healthcare, while Vermont is at the top, according to a Forbes Advisor ranking. -
Rhode Island's capital sues social media giants over youth mental health crisis
The city of Providence, R.I., is suing multiple social media outlets — including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok — for their role in the current youth mental health crisis, WPRI reported May 1. -
Nurse mental health worse than height of pandemic, survey says
Dallas-based AMN Healthcare has released its 2023 Healthcare Survey of Registered Nurses, which found that nurses are experiencing worse mental health than in 2021. -
Judge rules UHS mental health hospital failed to protect workers from violence
A federal administrative judge has ruled that Attleboro, Mass.-based Fuller Hospital, a behavioral health facility, did not offer ample protection against workplace violence for workers in 2019, Insurance Journal reported April 28. -
Virginia, Kepro ink $113M contract for behavioral health utilization
Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services has signed a $113 million contract with Keystone Peer Review Organization, a subsidiary of healthcare technology company CNSI, to manage behavioral health utilization. -
15 states with the most mental health professional shortage areas
Here are the 15 states with the most mental health professional shortage areas as of April 2023, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration: -
National Fatherhood Initiative, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health partner for new program
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services has teamed up with the National Fatherhood Initiative to implement the 24:7 Dad program in community programs across the state. -
Adolescent suicide by poison rose drastically during pandemic
A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control found that adolescent suicide and suicide attempts by poision rapidly increased throughout the pandemic. -
Washington county proposes $1.2B tax increase for mental health system
King County in Washington is having an election to decide on a property tax levy that would raise $1.2 billion over nine years for the region's mental health system, The Wall Street Journal reported April 23. -
Minnesota to launch statewide mental health collaboration hub
The Minnesota Department of Health has teamed up with PrairieCare, a psychiatric health system; the Metro Health and Medical Preparedness Coalition; and AspireMN, a resource and advocacy group for youth and families, to create a mental health coalition hub to improve conditions in the state. -
Top 7 causes of stress in the US
Fifty-nine percent of adults in the U.S. said the past 12 months have been the most stressful of their entire lives, and 55 percent said they feel unable to enjoy life because of it, according to Clever's "State of Stress in America" report for 2023. -
After 2-year decline, suicide rates up 4% in 2021
The rate of suicide declined in 2019 and 2020 but increased by 4 percent in 2021, according to an April report from the CDC. -
55% of Americans are unable to enjoy life due to stress: Report
About 61 percent of adults in the U.S. are experiencing an all-time high level of stress, and 55 percent feel unable to enjoy life because of it, according to Clever's "State of Stress in America" report for 2023. -
1 in 4 people considering leaving their jobs due to mental health: Report
Here are eight takeaways from the 2023 "State of Workforce Mental Health Report" from Lyra Health: -
Depression in the US: 4 stats to know
Approximately 21 million Americans experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2020, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health. -
Eating disorders in the US: 6 numbers to know
Eating disorders are the second-deadliest mental illness, with opioid addiction being the most deadly, according to data from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.
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