# ARPA-H announces first research teams for $139 million initiative to transform behavioral health and bring new, more precise and effective treatments to Americans

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-arpa-h-announces-first-research-teams-for-139-million-initiative-to-transform-be-16c727/
- Published: 2026-04-26
- Type: Archive summary (AI-assisted summary of third-party reporting)
- Original outlet: HHS.gov
- Original report: https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/arpa-h-announces-research-teams-initiative-transform-behavioral-health.html
- Topics: health-equity
- Publisher: TheraNews, operated by AdvancedCare USA Inc.
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*Originally reported by HHS.gov. [Read more](https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/arpa-h-announces-research-teams-initiative-transform-behavioral-health.html)*

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*Source: [https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/arpa-h-announces-research-teams-initiative-transform-behavioral-health.html](https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/arpa-h-announces-research-teams-initiative-transform-behavioral-health.html)*