North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling…
Researchers from Nationwide Children's Hospital have found more than an estimated 240,800 visits to U.S. emergency departments associated with household cleaning…
UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's HealthSM, together with Southwestern Medical Foundation, today announced a $100 million commitment from The Stephens Greth…
Better mental health is associated with better adherence to prophylactic treatment in hemophilia, according to a new study published in Haemophilia. The study,…
Despite a recent boom in diagnosis, the report cites a quiet struggle marked by misdiagnosis, shame and mental health risks NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --…
UnitedHealth Group has settled a class-action lawsuit for $1.4 million over allegations that it wrongly denied coverage for mental health and substance use disorder…
Mental health policy must balance treatment access with civil liberties protections, according to Mark C. Joyce, managing attorney for Disability Rights Maine. Joyce…
Rodricus Lewis spent 10 months in the Union County Jail in El Dorado, Arkansas, awaiting evaluation for fitness to stand trial on an arson charge, despite never being…
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…
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…
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…
(NaturalNews) Summary of Key FindingsA new study from Yale University researchers indicates that 45% of older adults showed improvement in cognitive function, phy...
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…
Bayhealth, a nonprofit health system with more than 4,000 employees and 400 physicians in Central and Southern Delaware, has spent a decade working to reduce physician…