A Chicago psychiatrist was found guilty of more than $1.2 million in Medicaid fraud, the Wednesday Journal reported Feb. 6.
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A California county is the first in the U.S. to declare loneliness a public health emergency, NBC News reported Feb. 2.
Evernorth, the Cigna Group's health services arm, is planning on advancing its behavioral health capabilities.
The physical therapy program at the University of Connecticut's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources has integrated mental health education into its training.
A lawsuit against Washington County, Ore., is alleging that the county did not provide equal access to emergency services for people with mental health needs.
Patients can chat with an AI avatar designed to simulate a human therapist on a new application developed by Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai.
Piscataway, N.J.-based Rutgers University Health researchers found long-acting injectable medications of schizophrenia decrease rehospitalizations by 75%.
Although both mental health and substance use treatment facilities are predominantly nonprofit organizations, the number of for-profit organizations is higher among substance use treatment centers, according to data published Feb. 2 by KFF.
Insurance participation varies across mental health and substance use disorder facilities, according to data published Feb. 2 by KFF.
Marketa Wills, MD, has been named the next CEO and medical director of the American Psychiatric Association.