Behavioral health in October: 10 updates to know

Here are the most-read behavioral health updates reported by Becker's in October:

  1. New studies, treatments, science and increasingly accessible care have brought certain aspects of behavioral health into the spotlight. Here are eight trends for industry leaders to watch.

 

  1. Forbes' "30 under 30" list recognizes 30 people younger than 30 in industries including healthcare, music and more who are changing their respective industries for the better. These seven individuals were recognized by the publication for their efforts in the mental health industry.

 

  1. John Walkup, MD, chair of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, joined Becker's to present the case for prioritizing the treatment and understanding of anxiety disorders.

 

  1. Mark Friedlander, MD, chief medical officer of Universal Health Services' behavioral health division, joined Becker's to share what developments and trends in behavioral healthcare he is excited about and that are moving the industry forward.

 

  1. Here are the 10 happiest states in the U.S., as determined by analysts who compared states across 31 metrics.

 

  1. In the U.S., 46.9 percent of the 14.2 million adults with a serious mental illness said they cannot afford treatment. Here is the average cost of a mental health consultation without using insurance in five regions of the U.S.

 

  1. Kaiser Permanente members and employees can now access Ginger, an on-demand, text-based emotional support platform, at no charge. 

 

  1. Physicians say Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital has the best psychiatry residency program. Here are the top 10 psychiatry residency programs, according to 125,000 verified residents and alumni.

 

  1. Three digital mental health companies have collectively raised more than $195 million. More details on the money raised by the three startups can be found here


10. From wearable health monitoring tools to emerging treatment methods, five behavioral health leaders told Becker's what behavioral healthcare trends and developments they are most excited about.

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