Behavioral Health News

Virtual mental health startup Cerebral is laying off 285 employees, or about 15 percent of its staff, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 27.

Here are seven updates on behavioral healthcare involving Pennsylvania that have been reported by Becker's since Feb. 2:

The Lenape Valley Foundation in Doylestown, Pa., alongside several organizations within Bucks County, Pa., plans to open a new behavioral health crisis center in the city, TAPinto Doylestown reported Feb. 27. 

Here are five updates on the state of behavioral healthcare in New York reported by Becker's since Feb. 2:

New York is the most expensive state for average therapy fees, according to a study by behavioral health site Zencare. Iowa sits at the other end of the spectrum.

Nurses, physicians, medical assistants and hospital janitorial staff of San Jose, Calif.-based Santa Clara Valley Medical Center are protesting work conditions following dozens of instances of workplace violence, San Jose Spotlight reported Feb. 22. 

Here are seven mental health policy changes, investments and more in California reported by Becker's since Feb. 14:

Tacoma, Wash.-based Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is in the midst of a state inspection following complaints filed by a union representing its workers, the News Tribune reported Feb. 22. 

Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed has received regulatory approval for two new hospitals, including a $137 million behavioral health facility, WHQR reported Feb. 21. 

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health and King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services' new joint-venture mental health facility is expected to open in 2025, NBC affiliate WOOD reported Feb. 21.