Behavioral Health News

BetterHelp, a virtual mental health company owned by Teladoc, agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $7.8 million over allegations it shared customer health data with third parties, Politico reported March 2. 

Here are the 10 most-read behavioral health updates reported by Becker's in February:

Virtual mental healthcare provider Brightline is now in network with Cigna and Evernorth Health Services, the payer's pharmacy, care and benefits division. 

WalletHub has released its "Happiest Cities in America" list for 2023. The study evaluated 180 of the largest cities in the U.S. on 30 different indicators of happiness, including depression rate, income growth rate and average amount of leisure time…

Crowley, La.-based Compass Health has opened a new behavioral health center in Lafayette, La., ABC affiliate KATC3 reported Feb. 28. 

WalletHub has released its "Happiest Cities in America" list for 2023. 

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: