According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 26% of U.S. adults have diagnosable mental conditions every year. Mental health assessments and screenings are essential for diagnosing mental disorders so that these patients can get the necessary treatment in time.
The national launch of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline this weekend is welcome news, but this valuable resource requires much greater support if it is going to help meet the needs of the increasing number of people expected to use the service.
In July, we observe National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The intent is to raise awareness of the struggles racial and ethnic minority communities face concerning mental illness. To help bring increased attention to this important subject, we're sharing 22 statistics...
To keep you better informed about some of the biggest news and developments concerning behavioral and mental health, below are 10 of the most significant reports published in June. Highlights include stories on a World Health Organization report, gun reform, insurance coverage,...
Outcome measures are valuable for monitoring the effectiveness and quality of behavioral health services. Use of outcome measures can benefit both the clinician and the patient, from diagnostic accuracy to treatment monitoring to facilitating better and more robust...
Every June, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month is celebrated in the United States. As the Library of Congress notes, the month was chosen to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which took place on June 28, 1969, and was a...
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. To help bring more attention to PTSD, we're sharing 15 key facts and figures about this psychiatric disorder that affects millions of Americans.
It’s largely accepted that to deliver optimal mental healthcare services, organizations must pursue evidence-based practices, measure progress and outcomes, and adapt care plans as needed. But planning to do such activities is not enough to ensure a behavioral health...
Company leaders call for greater integration of patient mental and physical health into a single holistic picture.
ATLANTA (May 10, 2022) – During Mental Health Month, the leadership at nView Health are encouraging those involved in the delivery of care to better ensure the...
In April, we celebrate Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month in the United States and World Autism Month worldwide. The month also includes the internationally recognized World Autism Awareness Day, which takes place every year on April 2.
In this Q&A with Dr....