A Lifeline in Three Digits: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is Now 988
In a landmark decision aimed at saving lives and improving mental health accessibility, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to shorten the national...
Kamala Harris’ Comprehensive Plan to Reform Mental Health Treatment: A Step Toward Better Care for All
In a bold move to tackle the mental health crisis in the United States, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has unveiled a comprehensive plan...
Addressing the Child Psychiatrist Shortage: A Step Toward Better Mental Health Care for America’s Youth
Mental health issues among children are more prevalent than ever. According to a recent study, more than half of the children in the United...
FCC’s Plan to Create a National 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline: A Step Toward Easier Access and Greater Support
In a significant move toward improving mental health crisis response in the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking a major step...
The IMD Exclusion and the Changing Landscape of Medicaid Reimbursement for Mental Health Treatment
For many years, federal rules restricted Medicaid from reimbursing the costs of inpatient psychiatric care for patients in facilities with more than 16 beds,...
The Struggle for Behavioral Health Parity: Why Americans Pay More for Mental Health Care
Despite ongoing efforts to achieve parity in health care, Americans still face significant financial and accessibility challenges when seeking behavioral health services. A recent...
