The Shrinking Number of State Psychiatric Hospital Beds: A Growing National Crisis
Across the United States, the state psychiatric hospital bed shortage has reached alarming levels, threatening access to critical mental health care for thousands of...
Lightfully Behavioral Health Expands Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program to Support College Students Nationwide
In response to the growing mental health needs of young adults, Lightfully Behavioral Health has expanded its Virtual IOP for college students through its...
Expanding Behavioral Health Care Across the U.S.: Major New Facilities and Partnerships in Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon, and Missouri
Across the United States, a significant wave of behavioral health facility expansion is underway. Governments, healthcare providers, and nonprofit organizations are collaborating to increase...
Bipartisan Bill Reintroduced to Expand Medicare Telehealth Behavioral Health Access
Lawmakers have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at significantly expanding Medicare telehealth behavioral health access for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries. The Telemental Health...
Election Year 2024: Why Substance Use Disorder Treatment is Poised for Strong Bipartisan Support and Progress
Election years often bring uncertainty and turbulence for many sectors, especially in behavioral health. Shifts in political power can change policy priorities, disrupt momentum...
California Invests $680 Million to Expand California Pediatric Behavioral Health Services with Brightline and Kooth Partnerships
In a landmark move to address the escalating pediatric behavioral health crisis, the state of California has signed a $680 million agreement with digital...