Three Medicaid trends we’re watching in 2022
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have served as critical supports to children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and…
Launching 988 nationally to support a continuum of care in mental health
As a volunteer counselor for crisis support services in my county, I answer calls from people in crisis who come from all different walks of life. Their stories reflect a…
Improving mental health care for youth
A discussion about prevention, models of care, technology, and school-based interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a youth mental health…
The COVID-19 crisis demands a transformation of our children’s mental health system
Due to school closures and shelter-in-place orders, nonprofit providers of mental health services cannot easily connect with children and families…
Maintaining social connection in a time of physical distance
The arrival of the novel coronavirus has raised unprecedented challenges across the globe. In our collective effort to help flatten…
The important role of policy in addressing childhood trauma during COVID-19 and beyond
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused everyone to grapple with uncertainty and manage new stressors at…
Building healthier school environments for students and employees
Schools are arguably one the most effective places to address population health, including the physical and mental health needs of…
From vision to action: Transforming the behavioral health system to work for people with low incomes
There’s a troubling trend happening in the United States. Mental health problems are worsening, despite landmark policy victories in coverage…
At a Glance: Kaiser Permanente’s clinical approach to preventing suicide
Suicide claims more than 47,000 lives in the United States each year, with each death having a devastating impact on…
Act now to address the shortage of mental health workers
Health care leaders, lawmakers, educators, and individuals must come together to tackle mental health workforce shortages.
