Behavioral Health Disorders

ORLANDO — In a new policy statement, the AAP advocated for a trauma-informed approach to addressing behavioral issues in schools instead of using exclusionary discipline like suspension and expulsion.

Medicare recipients with various cancer types had more frequent surgical complications when they also had at least one behavioral health disorder, according to study results published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

HHS has announced two funding opportunities totaling $123.6 million for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic expansion through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

HHS announced it has awarded $1 million 1-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic planning grants to 15 states through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

From 2006 to 2018, the proportion of primary care visits addressing mental health concerns jumped by almost 50%, highlighting the need for resources that support behavioral health integration into primary care, according to researchers.

Videra Health has announced a partnership with Signature Healthcare Services to improve the post-discharge follow-up experience by using AI-assisted video assessments for those with behavioral health issues.