Behavioral Health News

Researchers have found that there is a consistent increase in emergency room visits for children with suicidal ideation, WTTW reported Nov. 28. 

The city council of Saginaw, Mich., approved a grant of $5 million for a new behavioral health center in its town, MLive reported Nov. 28. 

The Department of Health and Human Services proposed an update to protocols around record disclosure of patients being treated for substance use disorders.

Children's Wisconsin, based in Wauwatosa, plans to use $150 million to integrate mental healthcare into its pediatric healthcare services, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Nov. 28.

Irvine, Calif.-based Discovery Behavioral Health named Jennifer Carvalho as president of its substance use division.

Ogden (Utah) Clinic fully integrated EvolveMD's behavioral health services at its 11 clinics.

Centerville, Utah-based outpatient pediatric behavioral center Matt's Place is joining Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare, the Daily Herald reported Nov. 27.

Elizabeth, N.J.-based Trinitas Regional Medical Center is wrapping up a fundraising campaign to expand its behavioral health program, NPR affiliate WBGO reported Nov. 27.

Behavioral health integration (BHI) is a model of behavioral healthcare where all services are provided in one location by a coordinated interdisciplinary team and are documented in a shared record. 

More than 400 facilities in California have reported a shortage of mental healthcare providers, and it is projected that the U.S. may face a shortage of 14,280 to 31,109 psychiatrists by 2024.