The UK's response to a recent fatal stabbing spree in Nottingham by a psychotic individual has laid bare the critical gaps in the nation's mental health care system. The tragic victims of this horrific incident were 19-year-old students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, along
North Carolina is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to mental healthcare. This renaissance comes in the wake of a history fraught with limited access, predominantly emergency-room-based crisis intervention, and insufficient integration with primary healthcare. However, recent
Recognizing the psychological strain on first responders, Illinois has taken a significant step to provide financial relief for their mental health care. Inspired by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, the state has acknowledged the need for improved access to mental health support for police,
Ohio's struggle with its ranking as 44th in health value is more than just a statistic—it paints a picture of widespread health issues and costly medical care. The 2024 Health Value Dashboard from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio paints a stark picture of what needs to change. It's a c
Wisconsin's struggle to expand mental health services has hit a roadblock with Governor Tony Evers' veto of a bill that would have allowed out-of-state mental health professionals to provide telehealth services without obtaining a Wisconsin license. This decision has sparked a heated
As the nation grapples with rising suicide rates and a declared crisis in youth mental health, the shortage of mental health care professionals becomes increasingly dire. Those reliant on Medicare and Medicaid are amongst the hardest hit by this shortfall, leaving them exposed to the risk of
