Mental Health

The Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths: A Focus on Women and the Continued Need for Action

In a revealing new study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a troubling trend has emerged—rates of alcohol-related deaths in the United States have nearly...

LifeStance Health Under Fire: Former Employees Claim Payment Arrangements Violate Labor Laws

LifeStance Health Group, a prominent player in the outpatient mental health space, is facing legal challenges from former...

The Role of Outcomes Data in Shaping the Future of SUD Treatment

Outcomes data has been positioned as both the key to value-based care and the most effective leverage for...

The Hidden Battle: Understanding Online Gaming Disorder in a Digital Age

The Rise of Gaming Addiction and Its Impact on Mental Health Online gaming has become a global phenomenon, offering...

Healthcare Leaders Take on New Roles in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Leadership

In recent weeks, several key organizations within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors have made important leadership...
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Addressing the Mental Health Care Gaps for Neurodiverse Individuals: Overcoming Challenges in Access and Treatment

People with autism are four times more likely to experience depression compared to their typically-developing peers. Despite this heightened risk, individuals with autism and...

How Medicaid’s Shift to Value-Based Payments Could Help Reduce Mental Health ER Visits

State Medicaid programs across the country are undergoing significant changes, particularly in how they structure payments for healthcare providers. In a move away from...

Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule Strengthens Mental Health Parity Regulations

The Biden Administration has introduced a new proposed rule aimed at strengthening mental health parity regulations, reinforcing the requirement that health plans provide equal...

The Growing Psychiatric Hospital Crisis: Strained Systems and Solutions

Psychiatric hospitals are facing unprecedented challenges as they buckle under decades of financial pressure, with the situation escalating following the onset of the pandemic....

Reimagining Behavioral Health Reimbursement: A Path to Better Outcomes for People with Severe Mental Illnesses

Severe mental illnesses (SMIs) have long been a source of frustration for healthcare professionals, patients, and families. Individuals with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar...

Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Workers in California Begin Strike

In a striking display of collective action, about 4,000 mental health workers from Kaiser Permanente in California have taken to the picket lines in...
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