Policy shifts, workforce trends and access challenges shaping behavioral health
July 13, 2026

1. 15 states sue US Education Department over mental health cuts Full story

2. 19 state behavioral health policy updates Full story

3. See how health systems are aligning clinical and security teams to protect staff here.

 

4. 13 behavioral health services, facility closures | 2026 Full story

5. A majority of this population doesn’t know 988 exists: 5 things to know Full story

6. Independence Blue Cross, SCAN, SelectHealth + others on what’s really driving member behavior, here.

 

7. How Illinois grew the certified recovery support workforce 335% since 2022 Full story

8. What leaders need to know about rising mental health leave Full story

9. New Mexico awards $24.5M for behavioral health expansion Full story

10. 10 states where people spend the most, least on health insurance Full story

 

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13. See how University Health cut ED boarding time and improved admissions here.

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