Behavioral Health News

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. 

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.

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 Glenn Youngkin plans to implement a six-pillar plan to address ongoing mental health issues, CBS19 News reported Dec. 14. 

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is planning to shake up the state's behavioral health system, The Center Square reported Dec. 13. 

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. 

Bozeman, Mont.-based virtual mental healthcare provider Charlie Health has expanded its outpatient care program to Michigan.

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.

Michigan psychiatrist James Block, MD, PhD, investigates financial crimes as a hobby.

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.