Lincoln County, Oklahoma is using opioid settlement funds to expand mental health and substance abuse services in a rural area where need far outweighs available…
Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Gus Bilirakis introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation…
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On March 24, National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day spotlighted a preventable public health crisis:…
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 24, National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day spotlighted a preventable public health crisis:…
A growing number of Americans are seeking mental health treatment, yet lawmakers and experts say the system is failing to improve outcomes, raising questions about how…
Mental health treatment in the United States has expanded dramatically, yet outcomes continue to worsen, according to experts testifying at a Congressional roundtable on…
Madera County has officially broken ground on a new crisis stabilization unit and sobering center, a $27 million facility designed to provide immediate care for…
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has praised Italy's San Patrignano addiction treatment program as a model that should be replicated in…
Children, teens and families in Snohomish County now have 24/7 access to immediate crisis and behavioral health support. Compass Health announced in a news release…
A 44-year-old man who spent 31 years living with severe, treatment-resistant depression alongside PTSD and panic disorder experienced significant improvement through an…
The former head of the Lewiston-based health system said in January that the new owners were 'going to maintain local leadership.' He was replaced the day after the…
A surge in counterfeit prescription pills and emerging synthetic compounds is intensifying the drug crisis in the United States, according to officials testifying before…
Virginia Tech researchers are advancing a new generation of vaccines designed to block opioids from reaching the brain and triggering their addictive effects. Research…
Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have driven the worst drug crisis in U.S. history, with profound consequences for public health, the economy, and national security.…
A growing body of research suggests that GLP-1 medications, known primarily for weight loss, can significantly help people suffering from substance abuse disorders get…
Juries in California and New Mexico recently found social media companies liable for opening young people to mental health harm, suicide risk and other safety issues,…
A growing number of teenagers in North Carolina are gambling, raising concerns among health experts about addiction risks tied to the expansion of online...
Jenelle Evans, a Teen Mom alum, has issued a plea for privacy following her son Jace Evans' placement in a mental health facility. In a video posted on TikTok on March…
Jenelle Evans, a Teen Mom alum, is requesting privacy following her 16-year-old son Jace Evans' placement in a mental health facility. On March 28, Evans, 34, posted a…
Louisville Metro Police officers shot and killed a 28-year-old woman on Friday after she allegedly charged at them with a sharp object during an incident at an apartment…
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has finalized Medicaid policy updates to the Michigan Mental Health Framework, introducing several changes…
A sleep expert says 90% of Americans use phones in bed, as blue light exposure and stimulating content can disrupt rest. She shares a simple tip to set healthy…
Nevada County has approved the name of its new psychiatric treatment center: Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center. The Board of Supervisors approved the name on Tuesday,…
A comparative analysis of World Health Organization mental health legislation guidance documents reveals a fundamental shift from biomedical to human rights-based…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts,…
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has advanced a measure to establish a stand-alone behavioral health department intended to increase treatment capacity and…
San Mateo County residents held a heated community meeting Tuesday night to discuss a proposed 69-bed substance abuse treatment center operated by Horizon Services. The…
(NaturalNews) Summary of Key FindingsA new study from Yale University researchers indicates that 45% of older adults showed improvement in cognitive function, phy...
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Corcoran…
Israel is addressing a national mental health emergency through a combination of technology platforms and community-based support services. The country entered its…
Universal Health Services, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace, Inc., a leading virtual behavioral healthcare company,…
(CNN) — In a large gathering space at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center on the northwest side of Atlanta, an instructor in a light brown track suit and mala beads urged a…
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a comprehensive analysis of state legislation passed in 2024 aimed at improving access to mental health care. The…
Forgiving is the kindest thing you can do—for yourself. Two researchers explain how to do it, even when you really, really don't want to. The post Go On, Give Up the…
Madera County will break ground Friday on a state-of-the-art mental health and addiction crisis center. For adults or youth suffering mental health crises that don’t…
Missouri Senate unanimously backs court-ordered outpatient treatment plan to get people with severe mental illness help in the community before jail or hospitalization.