Becker’s Behavioral Health

Just under half of full-time U.S. physicians report burnout at some point and one-fifth report depression, according to a Medscape report published Aug. 3.  The report is based on survey insights from 5,159 physicians in 29 specialties collected between Jan.…

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing broke ground on an $83 million behavioral health facility that will expand inpatient psychiatric services across the region. The Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building will include 64 beds for adult, geriatric, pediatric and…

Behavioral health leaders are grappling with a workforce paradox: Demand for services continues to grow, yet funding uncertainty and inadequate reimbursement rates are forcing some providers to reduce staff and scale back services.  Here are nine layoffs to know: 1.…

Federal lawmakers have introduced or revived several bills this year aimed at expanding access to addiction and mental health treatment, from new Medicare coverage for residential opioid treatment to permanent funding for community behavioral health clinics. Here are seven to…

Behavioral healthcare providers and systems are increasingly turning to partnerships with the goal of expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder services amid rising demand and workforce shortages.  Here are eight to know: 1. Beacon Behavioral Partners enters…

New York City.-based NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi unveiled a 15-piece art exhibit at its Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center (CATC). The exhibit is intended to promote reflection and reduce stress for patients and staff. The exhibit — featuring works by Jim…

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying law took effect Aug. 5 after the New York State Department of Health finalized guidance and proposed reporting requirements for healthcare facilities and physicians. The law gives terminally ill New York residents with less…