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Substance misuse disorders, from alcohol to stimulants, remain a growing public health issue in the United States. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many locations saw an increase in drug use and overdoses. Law enforcement, lawmakers, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and concerned citizens have been attempting to curb this problem at all levels. Many abused substances,…
Utah faces many behavioral health challenges similar to other predominantly rural states in the nation, such as limited health services and high substance abuse rates. Check out this news roundup for a look at significant behavioral health issues in Utah and the efforts to address them. Utah Mental Health Declines Data from the most recent…
As a provider of electronic health record software, BestNotes is always on the lookout for ways to help our customers provide better care to their patients. Recently, the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) launched a new program aimed at promoting interoperability in SUD treatment. The Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperability Program (SUD-PIP) is designed to…
Recent years have seen rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), with AI programs, such as chatbots, becoming so advanced that they can often convincingly imitate human speech. How far can we take this technology? Does it have a future in more people-centric fields, such as behavioral health? Supporters suggest that behavioral health can use AI…
Many Texas residents lack behavioral health services, while mental health symptoms and substance misuse persists across the state. However, novel programs and new funding may help address these concerns. Here’s the scoop on some of these developments. Texas Lacks in Mental Health Treatment for Children According to a report from Mental Health America, Texas ranks…
Finding and keeping the right employees is a challenge for any industry. Here are some ways to make sure you hire the right candidate for your behavioral health organization. Know what you want. For recruiting new team members, “I’ll know it when I see it” is not enough! Take time to decide exactly what you…
Like other chronic physical health conditions, diabetes brings a higher risk of mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. It can also complicate the management of other behavioral health conditions. According to the CDC, 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, more than 11 percent of the population. With so many people…
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex behavioral health condition that is difficult to treat. Fortunately, new research has shed light on possible future treatments. Substance Use Could Be Reduced With Ketamine Although nearly one of every five drug overdose deaths in the United States involves cocaine, the FDA has not approved a treatment for…
As medical professionals try to stay compliant with increasing regulations and avoid legal violations, many are left at risk of “moral injury.” Although it is often mischaracterized as burnout, moral injury is a deeper concern than just exhaustion and lower productivity. What is moral injury? Moral injury originally applied to veterans who struggled to come…
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) in January 2022. This initiative intends to improve outcomes for Medi-Cal enrollees, who often have complex health and social needs. Individuals with needs such as mental health conditions, hunger, and homelessness often lack help because different providers and social services…