Behavioral Health News

Nine Autism Centers of Excellence will receive a total of $100 million over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health for research into treatments for autism spectrum disorder. 

Of the estimated 52.9 million adults in the U.S. diagnosed with a mental illness, 14.2 million fit the diagnostic criteria for a serious mental illness, seriously affecting patients, the healthcare industry and more.

Shine, an app designed to make mental health and wellness more inclusive, was acquired by digital mental health company Headspace Health.

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.