The latest on behavioral health funding, workforce trends and psychedelic medicine
July 7, 2026

1. Behavioral health outpatient demand to outgrow forecast 7x by 2036 Full story

2. HHS unveils $281M in behavioral health grant opportunities Full story

3. Becker’s Fall Behavioral Health Summit convenes 300+ behavioral health leaders and 30+ speakers Nov. 4-5 in Chicago. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. Psilocybin drug hits 39% response rate in phase 3 depression trial: 6 things to know Full story

5. Wisconsin county weighs closing 16-bed psychiatric unit Full story

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

 

7. 48% of US primary care physicians treat ‘a lot’ of mental health cases: Survey Full story

8. 16 state behavioral health policy updates Full story

9. 23% of organizations are not prioritizing clinician burnout: Poll Full story

10. 15 M&A payer deals to know in 2026 Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. 3 health system leaders outline their systemwide approaches to workplace violence response here.

12. 150 healthcare leaders weigh in on patient transportation strategy. Get insights here.

13. Women are 35% more likely than men to skip care. What payers + providers are doing here.

14. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a provider organization.

 
 

 

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