Behavioral Health News

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center published action plans to address its most significant healthcare needs. 

Wondermind, a multimedia wellness startup, nabbed $5 million in series A funding, Entrepreneur magazine reported Aug. 12.

The number of in-network mental health providers among commercial health plans has increased by 48 percent over the last three years, a survey of health insurance providers published by America's Health Insurance Plans found.

Indiana has debuted a pilot program that provides mental health support to five county jails, Indiana news source Local News Digital reported Aug. 15. 

Reynaldo de los Angeles, a psychiatrist from Kearney, Neb., was charged with another count of misdemeanor third-degree sexual assault of a former patient after being convicted of the same offense earlier this month, local news source the Kearney Hub reported Aug.…

Mental healthcare is experiencing a provider shortage despite being prioritized more highly today than in years past. John Brewer, DNP, vice president of behavioral health at a top children's hospital, joined Becker's to discuss trends he's watching, including how innovation…

Wisconsin is allocating $14.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to bolster youth mental health services and grow the behavioral health workforce, Lake Geneva Regional News reported Aug. 15.

An overview of two mental health bills introduced to Congress:

Virtual behavioral healthcare provider Brave Health partnered with Molina Healthcare of Texas' case management to adopt value-based care payments and consistent treatment plans for its psychiatric patients.

The American Psychiatric Association is hosting a virtual event on the future of mental health technology Aug. 18-19.