Presidential Candidates Tackle Behavioral Health Issues at Unite for Mental Health Town Hall
In a historic town hall held at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, presidential candidates from both sides of the aisle gathered to...
Rural Areas See Surge in Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Due to Expanding Roles for NPs and PAs
The opioid epidemic has devastated communities across the United States, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare services has long been limited. For...
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...
Medicaid Work Requirements: A Threat to Behavioral Health Providers Nationwide
Despite significant opposition from federal courts, advocates, and behavioral health providers, the push for Medicaid work requirements continues to gain traction across the United...
Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis: A Growing Priority for Hospitals
For years, behavioral health care has been considered the stepchild of physical health. It’s long been an afterthought in the broader medical field, often...
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...
