Behavioral Health News

Is America’s healthcare system broken? Absolutely. It’s expensive, dysfunctional, and needlessly complex. But you already knew that.

The Department of Justice is suing Maine, alleging the state violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by segregating children with behavioral health conditions in residential facilities.  

Norristown (Pa.) State Hospital was cited by the state after one of its patients was found dead in his room, allegedly having been killed by his roommate, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sept. 10.

Mental health-related jobs are projected to grow three times faster over the next decade than all occupations overall, CNN reported Sept. 7. 

The FDA unveiled a new strategy to tackle the ongoing shortage of ADHD medications that includes streamlining the approval process for new manufacturing facilities and increasing production limits for existing manufacturers, The New York Times reported Sept. 6.

Orange County, Calif., will terminate its contract with nonprofit mental health provider Be Well after an audit found systemic failures, Voice of OC reported Sept. 9. 

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will put millions toward studying patient-centered outcomes in behavioral health. 

Judges have appointed permanent receivers to oversee the sale of Retreat Behavioral Health's clinics in Florida, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, LancasterOnline reported Sept. 5. 

Spokane, Wash.-based Sacred Heart nurses, technicians, service and maintenance workers are planning to rally in protest of the hospital's plans to permanently close the inpatient child psychiatric unit, KXLY.com reported Sept. 4.

The Drug Enforcement Administration has increased the production limit of Vyvanse, an ADHD drug made by Takeda Pharmaceutical, and its generic versions by 24% to address an ongoing shortage of the medicines in the U.S.