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69% of youth seeking mental healthcare do not receive it
Patients who are in need of but do not receive mental health or substance use care are significantly more common than patients needing but not receiving physical healthcare, according to a patient experience survey published July 18 from NORC at the University of Chicago. -
Pennsylvania redesignates $100M to student mental health
Pennsylvania has allocated $100 million from the state budget to support youth and student mental health needs in the state, NPR affiliate WESA reported July 25. -
How the pandemic plays a role in Adderall shortage
Only about 4.1 percent of adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being treated with medication, according to a July 18 report from "PBS NewsHour." -
What June's record-breaking heat means for mental health
June 2023 was the hottest month of June to ever be recorded, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. -
NYC Health + Hospitals' plans to expand the behavioral health workforce
NYC Health + Hospitals has graduated over 50 individuals with lived experience in mental health of substance abuse conditions from their Peer Academy, a program dedicated to training peer counselors, according to a Jul 24 news release shared with Becker's. -
State superlatives: Best and worst states for access to mental healthcare and more
Here are the best and worst states across a variety of metrics that Becker's has reported on since June 29: -
Patients not responding to depression meds begin brain stimulation technology trials
Patients with major depressive disorder who have not seen desirable results from medication have now started clinical trials analyzing the effectiveness of a new brain stimulation technology. -
States with the highest rate of adolescent depressive episodes
KFF compiled a list of states with the corresponding rate of major depressive episodes reported in adolescents aged 12 to 17 within a year. -
States with the best self-reported mental health
Adults self-reported the number of days per month they described their mental health as "poor," according to data analyzed by KFF. -
MLB hosts mental health meeting with sports leagues
Major League Baseball recently hosted its biannual MLB Mental Health Meeting to discuss mental health policy for its athletes. -
United Health Foundation report shines light on mental health disparities in 5 subpopulations
Mental and behavioral health disparities are up to 14 times greater between subpopulations, according to a new report on behavioral health equity released July 17 from the United Health Foundation, the charitable arm of UnitedHealth Group. -
New mental health campus to replace old Texas psychiatric hospital
MetroCare, the Dallas County mental health agency, is building a behavioral health campus that will replace the Beverly Hills Tuberculosis and Psychiatric Hospital, NBC affiliate DFW reported July 17. -
New mental health program designed for college students
RADical Health is a new program being implemented in higher education institutions nationwide to provide support to college students struggling with mental health concerns, Forbes reported July 15. -
Pew Charitable Trusts donates $6.6M to address Philadelphia youth mental health crisis
The Pew Charitable Trusts is awarding $6.55 million to five Philadelphia-area nonprofits working to address the youth mental health crisis in and around the city. -
Pennsylvania university opens mental health center for student-athletes
Widener University in Chester, Pa., has opened a room dedicated to mental health within its athletics facility, according to a July 13 report from Inside Higher Ed. -
States with the highest percentages of children receiving mental health treatment
Here are the states and the District of Columbia ranked by the percentage of children who have received any treatment or counseling from a mental health professional, according to data from KFF: -
Brandon Act grants Navy sailors more accessible mental health referrals
The Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro approved new policies that provide sailors with a more confidential process when accessing mental health services, according to a July 11 report from USNI News. -
Washington nonprofits merge to launch infant mental health center
Childhaven and the Washington Association for Infant Mental Health have merged to launch a center for workforce development in infant and early childhood mental health. -
AHA voices support for Helping Kids Cope Act
The American Hospital Association is among the organizations and foundations that make up the Mental Health Liaison Group, which expressed support for the Helping Kids Cope Act in a June 29 letter to the bill's sponsors. -
Novant Health, NeuroFlow partner to expand mental health services
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has partnered with behavioral health infrastructure company NeuroFlow to expand mental health services for Novant Health's patients.
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