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The West Virginia state legislature has completed action on a bill that would limit the number of treatment beds for substance use disorder patients in each county, according to a March 12 report from NBC affiliate WTAP.

The behavioral health software market is expected to reach $10.13 billion by 2030, according to market research agency SNS Insider.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County opened a long stay facility with capacity for 25 patients with severe and persistent mental illness.

The behavioral health industry is projected by many to see rapid growth over the next few years, but the path isn't free of obstacles.

Behavioral health platform Hims & Hers Health named Daniel Lieberman, MD, the company's senior vice president of mental health.

Empowering Communities With Integrated Network Systems has released its "State of Student Mental Health" survey, which collects responses from school social workers, teachers, counselors, administrators and other stakeholders working with students. 

Cape Girardeau, Mo., is opening its first crisis intervention center, WSIL reported March 13. 

Franklin, Tenn.-based Summit BHC has named Chuck Steiner its new chief strategy officer. 

Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based substance use and mental health care provider Laguna Treatment Hospital said multiple kinds of illicit drugs across the state are increasingly testing positive for xylazine, a veterinary anesthetic and dangerous drug additive.

President Joe Biden has included $10.8 billion in his 2024 budget for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.