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More than 30% of adults look to influencers for mental health advice: survey
Adults often look to influencers for advice on anxiety, depression and weight loss, according to a survey commissioned by pharmacy service CharityRx. -
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare opens Las Vegas treatment center
Phoenix-based Meadows Behavioral Healthcare has opened an outpatient mental health and substance use treatment center in Las Vegas. -
San Francisco receives $34M grant for adolescent psychiatric facilities
The California Department of Healthcare Services has awarded a $33.7 million grant to San Francisco's Department of Public Health to build new youth mental health facilities. -
Aliya Health Group opens 2nd Colorado treatment center
National mental health treatment organization Aliya Health Group opened a residential detox and mental health treatment center in Aurora, Colo. -
Ascension Via Christi to close behavioral health department
Pittsburg, Kan.-based Ascension Via Christi Hospital will close its behavioral health department after this month, KOAM reported Dec. 19. -
Former psychiatric chair of Connecticut hospital comes out against plans to close mental health ward
Richard Maiberger, MD, former chair of the psychiatric department at Norwalk (Conn.) Hospital, has come forward to plead that the hospital not close its inpatient psychiatric ward, SFGate reported Dec. 17. -
Where 6 mental health leaders are placing their focus in 2023
Legislators, national organizations and companies worldwide have acknowledged the growing mental health crisis. -
Concert Health, Med First partner to integrate mental health treatment, primary care
National mental healthcare provider Concert Health has teamed with Raleigh, N.C.-based health system Med First to integrate mental health services into its primary care centers. -
SonderMind lays off 15% of staff
Denver-based SonderMind has laid off 50 employees following its acquisition of San Francisco-based Total Brain, a neuroscience app and research company, Denver Business Journal reported Dec. 16. -
Yale sued for 'systemic discrimination' against students with mental health issues
Students at Yale University filed a lawsuit against the New Haven, Conn.-based school and its officials for alleged "systemic discrimination against students with mental health disabilities," CNN reported Dec. 2. -
ShareWell launches free peer support program
A free digital program to train peer support specialists how to help others experiencing mental health issues has been released by wellness platform ShareWell. -
Virginia governor announces new $230M mental health plan
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin plans to implement a six-pillar plan to address ongoing mental health issues, CBS19 News reported Dec. 14. -
Virginia governor plans for state's behavioral health system
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is planning to shake up the state's behavioral health system, The Center Square reported Dec. 13. -
Reducing mental health ED visits can save billions, improve care: AJMC
Improving accessibility to mental health services outside of the emergency department could save hospitals over $4 billion and improve patient outcomes, The American Journal of Managed Care reported Dec. 13. -
Charlie Health launches virtual outpatient program in Michigan
Bozeman, Mont.-based virtual mental healthcare provider Charlie Health has expanded its outpatient care program to Michigan. -
Biden administration's 'historic' proposal for mental healthcare access: 7 things to know
The White House has released its 2024 proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule, with changes intended to make mental healthcare more accessible. -
The psychiatrist who toppled a crypto giant
Michigan psychiatrist James Block, MD, PhD, investigates financial crimes as a hobby. -
73% of Americans have a personal connection to substance abuse: survey
Compared to five years ago, a majority of Americans said they are more sympathetic to those who have experienced substance use disorders, according to a survey published Dec. 8 by Landmark Recovery. -
Brightside Health debuts telehealth crisis care
Mental healthcare company Brightside Health launched a telehealth program designed to treat individuals at risk of suicide. -
North Carolina to convert addiction care center to pediatric psychiatric hospital
North Carolina's health department plans to convert the Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner into a psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, the Winston-Salem Journal reported Dec. 11.
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