Marin Co. touts successful pilot program that gives meth users gift cards for staying cleanMarin County's pilot program rewarding meth users with gift cards illustrates a successful intervention in stimulant addiction rehabilitation.
Exclusive: Buzzy mental health startup Slingshot AI just grabbed $30 million from A16zSlingshot AI raised $30 million to enhance AI-driven mental healthcare solutions, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector.
A Look At CARE Court One Year In | KQEDCARE Court in California targets untreated mental illness by providing structured legal support for individuals to access necessary treatment services.
Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarshipsRep. Andrea Salinas advocates for increasing the number of behavioral health professionals in Oregon to meet urgent demand.
Marin Co. touts successful pilot program that gives meth users gift cards for staying cleanMarin County's pilot program rewarding meth users with gift cards illustrates a successful intervention in stimulant addiction rehabilitation.
Exclusive: Buzzy mental health startup Slingshot AI just grabbed $30 million from A16zSlingshot AI raised $30 million to enhance AI-driven mental healthcare solutions, reflecting strong investor interest in the sector.
A Look At CARE Court One Year In | KQEDCARE Court in California targets untreated mental illness by providing structured legal support for individuals to access necessary treatment services.
Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarshipsRep. Andrea Salinas advocates for increasing the number of behavioral health professionals in Oregon to meet urgent demand.
New regulations enable New Yorkers to secure behavioral care appointments more quicklyNew York mandates timely access to behavioral health appointments and enhances insurer accountability for mental health services.
Coney Island gets a new health centerThe new Ida G. Israel Community Health Center enhances healthcare access in Coney Island, providing vital services after years of displacement.
Can an App Help You Drink Less?Reframe offers a mindful approach to reduce alcohol consumption through neuroscience, community support, and gamified habit building.
How Wearable Technology Can Worsen Health AnxietyWearable technology can lead to fixation and anxiety about health rather than promoting awareness of the present moment.
Fitbit Leaderboards: Surprising Gains for the Sedentary, Setbacks for the Highly Active | HackerNoonLeaderboards in fitness apps can enhance daily step counts, but may demotivate previously active users, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in gamification strategies.
How Wearable Technology Can Worsen Health AnxietyWearable technology can lead to fixation and anxiety about health rather than promoting awareness of the present moment.
Fitbit Leaderboards: Surprising Gains for the Sedentary, Setbacks for the Highly Active | HackerNoonLeaderboards in fitness apps can enhance daily step counts, but may demotivate previously active users, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in gamification strategies.
'Legislation is hot.' Inside Paris Hilton's quest to reform the troubled-teen industryParis Hilton's experience highlights the severe abuse faced by teens in unregulated behavioral health programs, contrasting their purported purpose of reform.
How Does Social Media Influence Drug and Alcohol Consumption: A Comprehensive Guide - Social Media ExplorerSocial media influences substance use perceptions, particularly among youth, normalizing and glamorizing drug and alcohol consumption in digital narratives.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black womanThe U.S. Justice Department is investigating the treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities by local authorities following a fatal police shooting.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black womanThe Justice Department is investigating the shooting of a Black woman by a sheriff's deputy, focusing on treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black womanThe U.S. Justice Department is investigating the treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities by local authorities following a fatal police shooting.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black womanThe Justice Department is investigating the shooting of a Black woman by a sheriff's deputy, focusing on treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities.
Attacks on behavioral health workers prompt push for safer workplacesOregon's task force is working to improve safety protocols for behavioral health workers to prevent incidents of violence.
Why cocaine triggers sexual violenceCocaine can cause drastic behavioral changes, leading to aggression and eventual remorse after its effects wear off.
Gov. Kotek, Oregon Health Authority project another 465 new treatment bedsOregon to add 465 new beds for mental health and addiction treatment by 2026, enhancing behavioral health resources.
Santa Clara County to explore new solution to illegally operated group homes for high-risk youthSanta Clara County aims to establish a therapeutic program for vulnerable foster youth, addressing previous illegal practices and enhancing support services.
Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San Jose SpotlightA pilot program in Santa Clara County aims to fast-track mental health treatment for defendants starting at their arraignment hearing.
Santa Clara County to explore new solution to illegally operated group homes for high-risk youthSanta Clara County aims to establish a therapeutic program for vulnerable foster youth, addressing previous illegal practices and enhancing support services.
Santa Clara County courts redirect mental health cases - San Jose SpotlightA pilot program in Santa Clara County aims to fast-track mental health treatment for defendants starting at their arraignment hearing.
Cat Trees Are Actually Really Important For Cats' Well-Being, According To A BehavioristCat trees are essential for providing cats with necessary space to express their instincts and avoid stress-related behaviors.
Alameda County awarded $14 million to address intersection of mental health and homelessnessAlameda County Health received $14 million to enhance temporary housing for individuals with behavioral health issues, aiming to reduce homelessness effectively.