# Becker's Behavioral Health * **Definition:** Becker's Behavioral Health is a news source that provides insights, updates, and analysis on the behavioral health industry, focusing on trends, policies, and best practices in mental health care, addiction treatment, and related fields. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Healthcare Publications / Becker's Behavioral Health ## News * Selected news from the source **Becker's Behavioral Health**, for healthcare technology leaders * 492 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/29/2025 | [**What's the most dangerous trend in behavioral health? 18 leaders explain**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/whats-the-most-dangerous-trend-in-behavioral-health-18-leaders-explain/) | [[AI Adoption in Healthcare]]; [[Teleradiology Growth]]; [[AI in Pediatric Care]] | | 5/28/2025 | [**Maternal mental health on the decline: 5 things to know**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-public-health/maternal-mental-health-on-the-decline-5-things-to-know/) | [[Maternal Health]]; [[Health]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 5/28/2025 | [**Behavioral health exemptions apply to Medicaid work requirement bill**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-government-policies/behavioral-health-exemptions-apply-to-medicaid-work-requirement-bill/) | [[Mental Health]]; [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Medicaid]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**Arizona hospital to reopen mental health unit**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/arizona-hospital-to-reopen-mental-health-unit/) | [[Health]]; [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**Supporting minds at work - a new era in workforce mental health**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-mental-health/supporting-minds-at-work-a-new-era-in-workforce-mental-health/) | [[Mental Health]]; [[Health]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**UHS, Trinity Health joint behavioral hospital nears opening**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-capital-investment/uhs-trinity-health-joint-behavioral-hospital-nears-opening/) | [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Health]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**Virginia behavioral hospital to close by 2027**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/virginia-behavioral-hospital-to-close-by-2027/) | [[Neurodevelopmental Disabilities]]; [[Neurological Surgery]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**Alameda Health to get $77M to expand behavioral health**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/alameda-health-to-get-77m-to-expand-behavioral-health/) | [[Addiction Treatment]]; [[Health]]; [[Behavioral Health]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**New program to boost behavioral health nursing at NYC Health + Hospitals**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/new-program-to-boost-behavioral-health-nursing-at-nyc-health-hospitals/) | [[Health]]; [[Hospitals]]; [[Addiction Treatment]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**Costs outweigh benefits for some behavioral health solutions: 5 things to know**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-technology/costs-outweigh-benefits-for-some-behavioral-health-solutions-5-things-to-know/) | [[Digital Therapeutics]]; [[Mental Health]]; [[Healthcare Payers]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**The cost of opioid use disorder, by state**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-public-health/the-cost-of-opioid-use-disorder-by-state/) | [[Opioid Use Disorder]]; [[Public Health]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Patients face barriers in managing benzodiazepine use: 5 notes**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/patients-face-barriers-in-managing-benzodiazepine-use-5-notes/) | [[Health]]; [[Behavioral Health]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**24 numbers to know about women's mental health care, access**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-mental-health/24-numbers-to-know-about-womens-mental-health-care-access/) | [[Cost Barriers]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]] | | 4/25/2025 | [**The technologies drawing the eyes of 17 behavioral health leaders**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/the-technologies-drawing-the-eyes-of-17-behavioral-health-leaders/) | [[Operational Efficiency]]; [[AI in Clinical Decision Support]]; [[Telemedicine Services]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**10 top-paying states for psychiatrists**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/10-top-paying-states-for-psychiatrists/) | [[Public Health]]; [[Addiction Treatment]]; [[Behavioral Health]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Oregon State Hospital in immediate jeopardy**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/oregon-state-hospital-in-immediate-jeopardy/) | [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Innovation]]; [[Patient Monitoring]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**AI-powered therapy chatbot improved depression symptoms: 5 notes**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/ai-2/ai-powered-therapy-chatbot-improved-depression-symptoms-5-notes/) | [[Innovation]]; [[Generative AI Solutions]]; [[AI in Telehealth]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**Why this system is launching 7 new behavioral health programs**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-capital-investment/why-this-system-is-launching-7-new-behavioral-health-programs/) | [[Psychiatry]]; [[Hiring]]; [[Behavioral Health]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Addiction medicine providers appeal to DOGE to improve access to methadone**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-addiction-treatment/addiction-medicine-providers-appeal-to-doge-to-improve-access-to-methadone/) | [[Medicaid]]; [[Addiction Treatment]]; [[Private Equity in Healthcare]] | | 3/3/2025 | [**Referrals 'less and less of a challenge' for Acadia**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/referrals-less-and-less-of-a-challenge-for-acadia.html) | [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Workforce Challenges]] | | 3/3/2025 | [**Federal bills target veterans', youth mental health**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-government-policies/federal-bills-target-veterans-youth-mental-health.html) | [[Medicare]]; [[Mental Health]]; [[Substance Abuse]] | | 2/28/2025 | [**How UnityPoint's virtual psychiatrists are easing ED overload**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/how-unitypoint-s-virtual-psychiatrists-are-easing-ed-overload.html) | [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[Virtual Care]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Cityblock Health's 'secret sauce' for engagement in behavioral health**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/cityblock-healths-secret-sauce-for-engagement-in-behavioral-health.html) | [[Coordinated Care]]; [[Patient Satisfaction]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 1/27/2025 | [**Behavioral health in 2025: 3 challenges**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/behavioral-health-in-2025-3-challenges.html) | [[Telehealth Expansion]]; [[Workforce Challenges]]; [[Reimbursement Policies]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**3 trends shaping youth mental health in 2025**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-news/3-trends-shaping-youth-mental-health-in-2025.html) | [[AI in Medical Diagnostics]]; [[Workforce Challenges]]; [[Virtual Healthcare]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **GLP-1 Drugs**: Behavioral health providers are cautious about the use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy due to limited data on their effects on mental health, despite some studies showing benefits for patients with substance use disorders. - **Oregon State Hospital Leadership Change**: Governor Tina Kotek appointed Dave Baden as the new acting superintendent of Oregon State Hospital to improve patient safety following a recent patient death. - **WMCHealth Settlement**: WMCHealth settled with New York Attorney General Letitia James over allegations of improperly closing psychiatric beds during the COVID-19 pandemic, agreeing to restore beds and implement reforms. - **Mental Health Technology Investments**: Behavioral health leaders are investing in technologies like EMR and AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations. - **NIH and CMS Autism Research**: The NIH will collaborate with CMS to investigate the causes of autism spectrum disorder using Medicare and Medicaid data. - **Benzodiazepine Concerns**: Patients using benzodiazepines face risks from abrupt discontinuation and unsafe tapering practices, prompting new guidelines for individualized tapering plans. - **NYC Health + Hospitals Initiative**: NYC Health + Hospitals launched a program to support the education of behavioral health nurses to strengthen the workforce. - **Alameda Health System Funding**: Alameda Health System received over $77 million to enhance behavioral health services, part of a larger state initiative. - **Southridge Behavioral Hospital Opening**: Universal Health Services and Trinity Health Michigan are opening a joint behavioral health hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. - **Adult ADHD Diagnoses**: Significant increase in adult ADHD diagnoses in the U.S., particularly among individuals aged 30 and older, attributed to changing attitudes toward mental health and the rise of telemedicine. - **Summit Behavioral Health**: Plans to open a new facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in early 2025, providing substance use treatment programs. - **FBI Raids**: FBI conducted raids on two autism treatment centers in Minnesota as part of a Medicaid fraud investigation. - **McKinsey Settlement**: McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle investigations related to its consulting work with Purdue Pharma. - **Single-Session Interventions**: Study highlights the effectiveness of single-session mental health interventions, showing positive outcomes for patients. - **Legislation for Youth Mental Health**: Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act to allocate federal mental health block grants for youth services. - **Ark Behavioral Health Closure**: Ark Behavioral Health announced the permanent closure of its Ohio Recovery Center, resulting in layoffs due to financial challenges. - **Options Behavioral Health Lawsuits**: Options Behavioral Health System facing lawsuits from former patients alleging wrongful confinement. - **Oregon State Hospital Issues**: Oregon State Hospital placed in immediate jeopardy following patient safety concerns and investigations. - **AI in Therapy**: Study shows AI-powered therapy chatbot produced similar outcomes to outpatient therapy, but experts caution about the need for supervision. - **Montefiore Health System Expansion**: Montefiore Health System launching new outpatient behavioral health programs to address community needs. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Penn Medicine**: A healthcare organization exploring the use of GLP-1s for weight management in psychiatric patients. - **Oregon State Hospital**: A facility undergoing leadership changes to improve patient safety. - **WMCHealth**: A healthcare provider that settled with the New York Attorney General over psychiatric bed closures. - **Cleveland Clinic**: A healthcare institution emphasizing the use of technology in behavioral health. - **Array Behavioral Care**: A behavioral health organization investing in technology for patient data sharing. - **Children's Hospital Los Angeles**: An institution focusing on telehealth and innovative technologies in behavioral health. - **National Institutes of Health (NIH)**: A federal agency collaborating with CMS to research autism spectrum disorder. - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**: A federal agency involved in the investigation of autism spectrum disorder causes. - **NYC Health + Hospitals**: A healthcare system launching a nursing career ladder initiative. - **Alameda Health System**: A healthcare provider awarded funding to enhance behavioral health services. - **Universal Health Services**: A healthcare provider opening a new behavioral health hospital in Michigan. - **Trinity Health Michigan**: A healthcare provider collaborating with UHS to open a new behavioral health hospital. - **Truveta**: A healthcare data company that analyzed ADHD diagnoses. - **Summit Behavioral Health**: Provider of substance use treatment programs, opening a new facility in Indiana. - **FBI**: Federal Bureau of Investigation conducting raids related to Medicaid fraud. - **McKinsey & Company**: Consulting firm settling investigations related to its work with Purdue Pharma. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness**: Reported on the effectiveness of single-session interventions. - **American Psychiatric Association**: Supported the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act. - **Ark Behavioral Health**: Provider of substance use disorder treatment, announced closure of Ohio Recovery Center. - **Options Behavioral Health System**: Facing lawsuits related to patient care practices.