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Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield expands behavioral health network in Alaska
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is implementing plans to improve access to mental healthcare for members. -
Paso del Norte Health Foundation designates $1M to mental health efforts
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has awarded 10 grants totaling over $1 million focusing on mental health and well-being initiatives in the El Paso, Texas, area. -
WHO launches new mental health guidance: 3 things to know
The World Health Organization published new guidance designed to shift mental healthcare to community settings. -
Hawaii receives $17M grant to support mental health following Maui fires
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded the Hawaii State Department of Health $17 million to support emergency behavioral health services following the Maui wildfires. -
Where behavioral health utilization is rising fastest among children
ADHD, anxiety disorders and adjustment disorder accounted for most of the increases in pediatric mental health spending and utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study published Oct. 3 in JAMA Health Forum found. -
5 stats to know about women's mental health
Although more women are reporting high health status, mental health challenges are continuing to grow, according to a recent report from the United Health Foundation "America's Health Rankings." -
Military implements policies to improve access to mental health treatment
The U.S. Military is implementing the Brandon Act, legislation designed to make it easier for service members to seek mental health treatment. -
Study pinpoints genetic risk factors for suicide: 5 things to know
The largest-ever study of genetic risk factors for suicide identified 12 gene variations associated with a higher risk of suicide attempts. -
Akron Children's partners to bring mental health services to Ohio schools
The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center has partnered with Akron Children's Hospital to provide mental health services in schools in the region. -
Biden Administration invests $206M to support youth mental health
The Biden Administration has designated $206 million to support youth mental health across the country. -
BetterMynd, Valera Health expand mental health services to college students
BetterMynd has partnered with Valera Health to expand its online mental health services to its partner campuses across the United States. -
6 takeaways on suicide prevention from CVS Health survey
Nearly one in five adults in the US said they were "plagued with suicidal thoughts in the past year," according to a recent survey conducted by CVS Health and The Harris Poll. -
Over 155 schools to participate in student athlete mental health week
Over 150 schools and organizations around the country will be participating in Student Athlete Mental Health Week, which runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7. -
Girl Scouts of the USA, HCA Healthcare partner on new mental health programming
Girl Scouts of the USA has launched three new mental wellness patches as part of an initiative which first launched in 2021 to raise awareness for the mental health needs of young girls across the country. -
Permanent housing building for mental health patients opening in Illinois
Impact Behavioral Health Partners has opened an apartment building for mental health patients in Skokie, Ill. -
5 states with the highest, lowest suicide rates
Wyoming has the highest rate of suicide in the country, while New Jersey has the lowest, according to an analysis released Sept. 12 by personal finance website WalletHub. -
5 states with the most, fewest depressed adults
Hawaii has the lowest number of depressed adults in the country, while West Virginia has the highest, according to an analysis released Sept. 12 by personal finance website WalletHub. -
What are the happiest states in the US?
Here are the top 10 happiest states, according to a Sept. 12 report from WalletHub, which compared states across emotional and physical well being, work environment and community and environment: -
Mental health facility opens in Oklahoma
The Green Shoe Foundation has opened a new facility in Guthrie, Okla., ABC affiliate KOCO reported Aug. 8. -
Yale receives $4M for LGBTQ-affirming mental health care
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health in New Haven, Conn., have received a $4 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop therapeutic interventions for LGBTQ community centers nationwide, Yale Daily News reported Sept. 8.
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