Behavioral Health News

The percentage of U.S. adults ages 18-44 who received mental health treatment in the last year was 23.2 percent, a 5 percent increase compared to 2019, a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics found. 

Patients experiencing depression, anxiety and stress were more likely to experience long COVID-19 conditions and to develop symptoms that interfere with daily life, a study published Sept. 7 in JAMA Psychiatry found.

National mental health provider LifeStance appointed industry veteran Ken Burdick as CEO and chair, effective Sept. 7. 

National mental health franchise Ellie Mental Health finalized plans for its 400th location in 10 months. 

Physicians say Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital has the best psychiatry residency program, according to Doximity's 2022 to 2023 Residency Navigator.

Educators reported family dynamics and relationships as the most prevalent mental health challenges for adolescents, while parents cited academic pressure, a survey by CVS Health found.

More than 78 percent of educators reported having been approached by a child for assistance with mental health issues, compared to 58 percent of parents, a survey published Sept. 8 by CVS Health found.

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health launched an initiative that brings mental health resources to the city's homeless population, the Los Angeles Times reported Sept. 7.

Newsy, a free, 24/7 national news network, is airing more than 100 hours of mental health-related programming throughout September. 

HHS will dish out grants totaling $1.69 billion in support of mental healthcare and services in the last month, money aimed at tackling issues including addiction, community trauma and more.