Behavioral Health News

STR Behavioral Health, part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, is expanding its mental health services by opening a new residential treatment center in Warminster, Pa.

Medical spending in families with children diagnosed with a mental health condition has been on the rise, according to a study published March 11 in JAMA Network Open. 

Construction plans for the Katie Blessing Center, a youth mental health hospital, are underway in Charlotte, N.C., the Charlotte Observer reported March 13.

Six mental health companies are among Forbes' 500 best startup employers. 

Here are six new behavioral health centers that Becker's has reported on so far in March:

Elite DNA Behavioral Health has opened a new center in Estero, Fla., the Cape Coral Breeze reported March 12.

Few hospitals are implementing all the recommended components of suicide prevention planning for post-discharge patients, a study from The Joint Comission found. 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is requesting a $612 million increase over 2023 funding for 2025. 

Georgetown (Ohio) Behavioral Hospital has closed its doors, CBS affiliate WKRC reported March 8. 

Luminary Behavioral Health has opened a location in Wichita, Kan.