Here are five updates on the state of behavioral healthcare in New York reported by Becker's since Feb. 2:
The Latest
New York is the most expensive state for average therapy fees, according to a study by behavioral health site Zencare. Iowa sits at the other end of the spectrum.
A new pilot program at Boston-based Massachusetts General for Children aims to alleviate barriers to mental health access for parents and children, WCVB reported Feb. 23.
The federal government is set to permit states to tap into Medicaid funds for treating mental health conditions and substance use disorder in jails and prisons, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Feb. 21.
More than 16 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 experienced a mental illness in 2020, according to a report by Mental Health America.
Centre Hall, Pa.-based Meadows Psychiatric Center has named Rod Kornrumpf its new CEO and manager director, The Express reported Feb. 25.
Jawonio, an organization that aids individuals with disabilities and behavioral health issues, has been granted $2.2 million from the state of New York for a new behavioral health facility, Rockland County Business Journal reported Feb. 26.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has launched a plan to expand children's behavioral health services across the state, according to a Feb. 24 report from ABC7.
The NBA Foundation has given nearly $1 million in grants to benefit Utah's Black community after Salt Lake City hosted the NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 17-19, according to a Feb. 26 report from KSL.
Ryan Boxill, PhD, has been named executive vice president and COO of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.