California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted major expansions to the state’s mental health infrastructure during his Jan. 8 State of the State address. Previously, mental health planning and funding were left to the counties with little oversight. But under new statewide…
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Pharmacists in the U.S. are about 21% more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a national study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The…
Tulsa, Okla.-based GRAND Mental Health will continue delivering services through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model in Tulsa County under a newly awarded contract, ABC affiliate KTUL reported Jan. 8. The agreement removes previous service restrictions, allowing the organization…
Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s Well Being Trust made strides in 2025 across depression treatment, caregiver support and community partnerships, all centered on compassionate care. Arpan Waghray, MD, CEO of the foundation, shared with Becker’s how the foundation’s three pillars are driving…
A representative behavioral health workforce is critical to reversing worsening mental health and substance use trends in the U.S., according to a comment piece published Jan. 5 in Nature Mental Health. The paper — written by researchers from Baltimore-based Johns…
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Aurora (Colo.) Mental Health and Recovery will open a walk-in access facility this month that aims to alleviate the burden of mental health emergencies on local hospitals. The Potomac Pavilion will offer same-day access to mental healthcare and substance use…
Washington state’s network of mental health crisis centers may be in jeopardy if the state cannot secure a sustainable funding model, The Seattle Times reported Jan 5. The centers were created to divert patients from emergency departments and jails, but…
As social workers increasingly take on clinical and leadership roles, enrollment in Master of Social Work programs has grown by more than 60% over the past decade, according to the Council on Social Work Education. Online accessibility, specialized programs and…
Riverview, Fla.-based River Oaks Treatment Center has expanded its behavioral health services with the opening of an inpatient mental health unit. The unit offers evidence-based treatment for conditions such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder, according…
Health systems across the country are partnering with school districts to connect children with behavioral health services — and seeing major results. From embedding behavioral health specialists directly into schools to building infrastructure in school districts, these three systems are…