Join us in Nashville on May 20-21 for McDermott HealthEx 2026, the premier healthcare provider and investor event. Learn more and secure your spot here: cvent.me/Ya3vlD

An evening to connect, inspire, and give back. The PROJECT BLACKBIRD Gala supports youth mental health nationwide—funding free therapy and bringing life-saving conversations into schools. More information at https://www.projectblackbirdinc.org/gala/

Gain an overview of the FamilyFrame model & learn how it supports clinicians. April 29: "Engaging Families, Strengthening Outcomes: An Introduction to FamilyFrame for Youth Substance Use & Behavioral Health". nbhap.org/webinar-engaging-familie...

NBHAP is proud to serve as an Impact Partner for the 2nd Annual EmPATH Summit, a national convening advancing emergency psychiatric care and behavioral health crisis response. Receive 10% off with code EMPATHIMPACT. May 12-13 in Salt Lake City. https://cvent.me/ZZakxm

WV | Underage gambling increasing with technology access, raising addiction concerns for West Virginia org
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The alcohol crisis quietly hitting high-stress, “high-status” workers What The Pitt can teach us about addiction.

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Health Services department announces allocation of $31 million in opioid settlement funds The funds will be used to maintain and build on progress in reducing the number of opioid-related deaths in Wisconsin.

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State Policies Can Help Address the Mental Health Care Workforce Shortages Hospitals and health systems are a critical point of intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. In just five years, the share of emergency department visits because of suicide attempts or intentional self-harm more than tripled—climbing from 0.6% in 2015 to over 2% in 2020.

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TN | Tennessee Bans AI From Claiming to be Licensed Mental Health Professionals
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Psychiatric Lessons Learned From the Artemis II Mission | Psychiatric Times Artemis astronauts spotlight psychiatric medication, mental health support, and trust—revealing why psychiatry’s village mindset strengthens care, leadership, and ethics.

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Ohio officials highlights risks for teens as graduation, prom near There were 149 total OVI-related traffic crashes in April and May of last year involving 15- to 20-year-old drivers.

OH | Ohio officials highlights risks for teens as anticipation for graduation, prom grows
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Improving Behavioral Health Crisis Response: Suicide Prevention and Mobile Crisis Services
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Centerstone to Open New Behavioral Health Clinic in Poplar Bluff POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (WSIL) — Centerstone will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new 10,378-square-foot clinic on Sterling Drive in Poplar Bluff on Friday, April 10.

MO | Centerstone to Open New Behavioral Health Clinic in Poplar Bluff
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7 Early Warning Burnout Signs Most Workers Miss Before It’s Too Late
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Buffalo corrects course on opioid addiction spending Buffalo abandoning scatter-shot spending of opioid funds in favor of programs that provide services directly to addicts.

NY | Buffalo corrects course on opioid addiction spending
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Driving While Intoxicated at Work: Serious Misconduct versus the Duty to Accommodate
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An evening to connect, inspire, and give back. The PROJECT BLACKBIRD Gala supports youth mental health nationwide—funding free therapy and bringing life-saving conversations into schools. More information at https://www.projectblackbirdinc.org/gala/

Baltimore’s 911 program could support more mental health calls with help from $1 million grant A $1 million grant from the federal government will help Baltimore expand its 911 Diversion Program to support more mental health calls.

MD | Baltimore's 911 program could support more mental health calls with help from $1 million grant
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How Alcohol Can Affect the Developing Brain in Adolescents Adolescence is a time of major growth and change, especially in the brain. The parts of the brain responsible for judgment, impulse control, learning, and emotional regulation are still developing, and that process continues well into a person’s 20s. That means alcohol can interfere with a critical stage of development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol is the most commonly used drug among people younger than 21 in the United States.

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Graduate scholars present research at adolescent behavioral health conference The Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Substance Use (ITRE) hosted their 13th annual conference April 8–10, bringing together community partners, a new cohort of students and graduating scholars.

FL | Graduate scholars present research at adolescent behavioral health conference
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Albertsons to pay $774M in opioid epidemic settlement (FOX40.COM) — One of the nation’s largest supermarket chains will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims related to the opioid epidemic. California Attorney General Rob Bonta an…

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New Jersey and Rutgers Launch the First of Five Planned Crisis Centers Rutgers University, established in 1766, is New Jersey’s top public research university, committed to excellence in education, research, and global engagement.

NJ | New Jersey and Rutgers Launch the First of Five Planned Crisis Centers
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Geckos and snakes help calm NHS mental health patients in Kent Session leader Vikki Buxton-Helyer says patients report they find the reptiles “really calming”.

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Join our partner CCAPP on April 21 & 22 for their 12th annual Addiction Leadership Conference. Get prepared on innovative ways to speak with your representative in Sacramento, and earn up to 18 CEs. Register now: www.addictionleadershipconference.com

Cullman County recovery farm project lands $1 million federal grant to expand workforce training Cullman County’s Foundry Farm will expand recovery and job-readiness training after landing a $1 million ARC grant matched by local funding.

AL | Cullman County recovery farm project lands $1 million federal grant to expand workforce training
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Providers scramble to expand mental healthcare as access erodes Health systems are expanding mental health services, but executives fear they will not be able to move quickly enough to patch an eroding safety net.

Providers scramble to expand mental healthcare as access erodes
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Second $1M gift by Yung Foundation aims to improve Ky mental health care access OneQuest Health, a leader in integrated physical and mental well-being, has received a second $1 million investment from the Yung Family Foundation to support its efforts to increase the number of mental health providers.

KY | Second $1M gift by Yung Foundation aims to improve mental health care access
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Which Ethnic Group Faces the Highest Addiction Rates in the United States? - North American Community Hub Which ethnic group has highest addiction rates in the U.S.? Native communities are most affected, shaped by trauma and care access.

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DC | DC-Area Behavioral Health Providers Face Tough Decisions After Delayed Payments from CareFirst, Cigna
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