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New AHA website focuses on behavioral health care in older adults
As the American population ages, the behavioral health care needs of older adults are becoming an area of vital focus.
CDC report finds 61% of violent deaths were by suicide, 30% by homicide in 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday released its National Violent Death Reporting System re
Study finds declines in maternal mental health
A study published May 27 by JAMA Internal Medicine found declines in self-reported maternal m
House passes SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill
The House June 4 passed the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483) by a 366-57 vote.
GAO says CMS should target behavioral health services in prior authorization audits
The Government Accountability Office May 29 released a report recommending the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services target behavioral health services when auditing Medicare Advantage plans’ use of prior authorization.
AHA blog: From Infancy to Adolescence — Hospitals Step Up to Support Youth Mental Health
Rebecca B. Chickey, MPH, AHA’s senior director, behavioral health services, closes Mental Health Awareness Month with a blog highlighting what the AHA and member hospitals and health systems are doing to support American children and adolescents during the current mental health crisis and previewing how the AHA will share more insight about youth mental health throughout the year.
AHA podcast: Bringing Virtual Behavioral Health Care Access to Rural Youth in West Virginia
Adrienne Coopey, D.O., a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, discusses how a fully virtual collaborative care model helps deliver early behavioral health interventions and improve access and outcomes for children across West Virginia
Foundation recognizes 635 hospitals as clinical well-being champions
The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation has recognized 50 licensure boards and 635 hospitals for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications.
HRSA pediatric mental health program provides free consultation services for providers
In observance of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week May 4-10, the Health Resources and Services Administration highlighted its Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program that is available to provide free teleconsultation services for health professionals to help them better care for children and youth with behavioral health concerns.