Up against a 'ghost network' for mental health care? Here's what you can do
Health insurance provider directories often contain outdated information, contributing to ghost networks that hinder access to care and lead to higher costs for policyholders.
What Type of Mental Health Care Do I Need?
Finding the right mental health treatment is overwhelming, yet understanding levels of care and seeking assessment can provide clarity.
Insurers can restrict mental health care. What laws protect patients in your state?
Insurance companies can undermine patients' mental health treatment decisions, leading to restricted access to care.
State laws could serve as effective models for improving mental health care access.
Special Master Slams Conditions at FCI Dublin in Report | KQED
The facility faced serious issues including staffing shortages and ongoing mistreatment of inmates, prompting concerns about accountability and systemic neglect.
Bexley woman dies of alcohol overdose while waiting to receive treatment
Emily Rose Collishaw's death underscores the urgent need for improved substance misuse treatment and reduced wait times in NHS services.
The Guardian view on a Nottingham tragedy: mental health services must learn the lessons | Editorial
The tragic incident involving a fatal stabbing highlights the need for improved mental health care protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Revealed: failures at Nottingham NHS hospital that left triple killer free
Failures by NHS trust in treating Nottingham knife killer Valdo Calocane led to a steep rise in patient deaths and a public inquiry into the care provided.
How new laws will affect schools in Berkeley and across California
California elementary schools implement new laws focusing on mental health, climate change education, free menstrual products, and transitional kindergarten expansion.
VA says it's seeing more patients than ever and cutting wait times for them
Efforts by the Veterans Affairs Department to reduce wait times for patients, particularly in mental health care, have resulted in significant improvements.
Doctors Are Still Figuring Out Adult A.D.H.D.
The lack of clear guidelines for diagnosing and treating ADHD in adults can lead to inconclusive evaluations and challenges in patient care.
Patients Deprived Of Outdoor Access at City-Run Psychiatric Hospitals
Patients in NYC Health + Hospitals face deprivation of access to fresh air during psychiatric treatment.
MDMA trials are showing it has promise as a psychiatric medicine | Letters
Proper funding needed for integrated mental health care. MDMA and psychedelics show promise in psychiatric medicines based on evidence and controlled trials.
Trauma Recovery Center opens in Coney Island, aims to support survivors of violent crime * Brooklyn Paper
A Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island offering free counseling and support for crime victims, aiming for post-traumatic growth.
Travis County Diversion Center moves forward - Austin Monitor
Travis County jail system is major mental health care provider; plans for mental health diversion center
Opinion | We Must Address New York City's Mental Health Crisis
Prioritize mental health care funding to prevent violence and support those in crisis.
Rise in armed forces suicide rates as more veterans seek mental health support
Suicide rate in armed forces increased, especially among young males.
Study highlights disjointed and uncoordinated mental health care for military veterans.
When the end of the road brings a new beginning - High Country News
Rural West faces high suicide rate, attributed to factors like firearm accessibility and lack of mental health care, impacting elderly white men and farmers.
Rise in armed forces suicide rates as more veterans seek mental health support
Suicide rate in armed forces increased, especially among young males.
Study highlights disjointed and uncoordinated mental health care for military veterans.
When the end of the road brings a new beginning - High Country News
Rural West faces high suicide rate, attributed to factors like firearm accessibility and lack of mental health care, impacting elderly white men and farmers.
Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short
Depression treatment requires a variety of approaches
Increased depression during COVID-19 led to mental health challenges
Hidden Histories: Racial Injustice at St. Elizabeths Mental Hospital
Racial bias in mental health care at St. Elizabeths Hospital.
Dr. Summers' interest in St. Elizabeths' history.
Antidepressant prescribing for youths surged during COVID
Rise in antidepressant dispensing for females 12-17 and 18-25
Possible neglect of mental health care for young males during the pandemic.
Walters: Newsom wants to resolve state's long debate over mental health
California established mental hospitals post-statehood, but they faced criticism. Lanterman-Petris-Short Act aimed to reform mental health care, but lacked funding. Prop. 63 levied tax for mental health services.
Prison deaths report finds widespread missteps, failures in latest sign of crisis in federal prisons
Systemic failures contribute to prison deaths
Mental health care, emergency response, and contraband detection are lacking in federal prisons
Is Anxiety Medication Actually Safe For Kids? We Asked A Psychiatrist
Medication can be a crucial tool for children experiencing anxiety and/or depression.
It's important to pay attention to signs that may indicate a need for medication, such as intense worry or difficulty concentrating.
The Effectiveness Of Therapy And Counseling On eLearning Platforms
Mental health care in the United States is becoming more normalized and accepted.
Online platforms are making mental health support more accessible, but the effectiveness of remote counseling is still being evaluated.
New York City Is Offering Free Online Therapy to Teens: Will it Work?
New York City is offering free online therapy to residents ages 13 to 17 through a program called NYC Teenspace.
The program has received praise for increasing access to mental health care, but concerns have been raised about its limited treatment options and partnership with a for-profit provider.
The Effectiveness Of Therapy And Counseling On eLearning Platforms
Mental health care in the United States is becoming more normalized and accepted.
Online platforms are making mental health support more accessible, but the effectiveness of remote counseling is still being evaluated.
New York City Is Offering Free Online Therapy to Teens: Will it Work?
New York City is offering free online therapy to residents ages 13 to 17 through a program called NYC Teenspace.
The program has received praise for increasing access to mental health care, but concerns have been raised about its limited treatment options and partnership with a for-profit provider.