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...
The Growing Workforce Crisis in Behavioral Health: A Barrier to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Over the past several decades, society has made significant strides in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. People are more willing to...
A Landmark Ruling: Federal Government Required to Provide Mental Health Services to Migrant Families
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, a federal judge in California mandated that the federal government must provide mental health services to thousands of...
