Behavioral Health News

Valera Health and Cascade Health Alliance have partnered to increase access to Valera's virtual behavioral health services to individuals in Oregon.

The number of actively practicing psychiatrists increased by only 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report."

Mississippi legislators are proposing a new bill this session that will change how mental health is addressed in state schools, ABC affiliate WLBT reported Jan. 19. 

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health and Cincinnati-based Mercy Health have partnered to build an inpatient behavioral health hospital in Ohio's Mahoning Valley area. 

Bozeman, Mont.-based virtual mental healthcare provider Charlie Health expanded its treatment network to Florida, its third expansion since December. 

Ohio-based White Light Behavioral Health recently opened its first addiction treatment center in Columbus.

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is now accepting third-round applications for the Statewide Therapist Loan Repayment Project to help behavioral health workers financially, MyBuckhannon reported Jan. 18. 

Here is a breakdown of eight investments into mental healthcare totaling more than $1.08 billion reported by Becker's since Jan. 5:

Houston-based Cypress Creek Hospital has been audited by Texas Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General. 

Virtual behavioral health coaching is now available to UnitedHealth Group members.