Nurses at Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh have authorized a strike, NPR affiliate WESA reported Oct. 9.
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Headspace is introducing an AI chatbot companion to its app to support the online mental health platform's members.
Several behavioral health organizations have closed behavioral health units or laid off employees this year.
Sen. Ron Wyden has called on the Justice Department to investigate four major operators of youth residential treatment facilities for alleged civil rights violations and fraud, NBC News reported Oct. 9.
Exercise, sleep and support from adults are associated with lower likelihood of poor mental health and suicide risk among high school students, the CDC found.
A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in 13 states are suing TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform is intentionally designed to promote "excessive" and "addictive" use among children and teens.
A recent survey found 22% of LGBTQ+ women have attempted suicide, more than 4 times the rate of the general population, and 66% report seeking treatment for trauma, NPR reported Oct. 8.
U.S. News & World Report has rated the best hospitals for pediatric and adolescent behavioral health for the first time.
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services faces $895 million in damages over alleged child abuse at some of its behavioral health subsidiaries, with operations and capital resources expected to be "materially adversely impacted" as a result of the resolutions,…
Black box labels on antidepressants warning of a link between the drugs and suicidal thoughts in children and young adults may not have had the intended effect, a study published Oct. 7 in Health Affairs found.