VA Expands Virtual Reality Therapy for Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding access to virtual reality therapy for veterans dealing with chronic pain and anxiety.
Olean General Hospital Expands Psychiatric Emergency Care

Olean General Hospital plans to add a new psychiatric emergency program, including dedicated beds for adults and children experiencing mental health crises.
Breathable’s Rapid Expansion in Digital Mental Health

Breathable has swiftly expanded its telehealth services across 17 states, focusing on mental health support during midlife.
Henry Ford Health Receives $12M for Suicide Prevention

The $12 million grant will bolster suicide prevention efforts, establishing a new center for clinical innovation and provider training.
Oregon Just Made It Easier to Hire and License Behavioral Health Workers

Oregon’s new laws to expand the behavioral health workforce change licensure, peer support scope, and reimbursement structures. This guide explains the staffing implications for Oregon employers and what other states can learn.
Major Merger in Maine’s Behavioral Health Sector

Common Ties Mental Health Services has merged with Sweetser to create a significant impact in Maine’s behavioral health services amidst industry pressures.
Rapid Opioid Treatment Strategies for Today’s Challenges

A Yale study highlights expert consensus on rapid opioid treatment initiation for patients using potent synthetic opioids.
JoyBridge Kids Expands into Adult Autism Services

JoyBridge Kids has acquired two clinics, boosting its autism service capacity and now including adult services.
Experts React to HHS Overprescribing Narrative

Six behavioral health leaders discuss their concerns on the HHS’s narrative regarding overprescribing, emphasizing the need for balanced approaches to psychiatric care.
New York Enhances EHR Access to Behavioral Health Data

New York has expanded access to behavioral health data within EHR systems to streamline patient care.