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Texas Juvenile Justice Department granted $825K to help reduce youth incarceration
This article was published by Austin’s KXAN on February 21, 2024. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department will receive a grant of nearly $1 million to help reduce youth incarceration rates, according to…
Aiming to address the youth behavioral health crisis, Hawaii experts look towards Texas initiatives
This article was published by State of Reform on March 1, 2024. Read the full article on State of Reform’s website. As more states across the nation ramp up efforts to increase and provide access to behavioral…
Q&A: Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute’s Dr. Talebi discusses integrated behavioral health and the policies and programs supporting Texans’ mental health
This interview was published by State of Reform on February 15, 2024. In this Q&A, Hani Talebi, PhD, chief clinical officer and senior vice president for Health Systems Integration at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI),…
Seeking professional help for mental health
This segment aired on KPRC Click2Houston on February 13, 2024. Psychologist Dr. Julie Kaplow talks about how shootings affect people and how to reach out for help if you or someone you know is facing…
‘Force Multiplier’: Dallas’ RIGHT Care Unit Responds to Mental Health Crises Across the City
This article was originally published by the Dallas Observer on January 2, 2024. For nearly six years, Dallas has been seeing success with its RIGHT Care Unit, a team of professionals who respond to 911…
Most Texans can’t find or afford mental health care, according to a new report
This article was originally published by Texas Public Radio on January 2, 2024. This story discusses data related to mental health. For resources and support, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or…
Excellence In Community Service Award 2023 Award Winner
This article was published by the Texas Hospital Association on February 15, 2024. Children’s Health was awarded THA’s Excellence in Community Service Award for their Behavioral Health Integration and Guidance (BHIG) Initiative, a proactive program…
Winners Announced: 2023 Excellence in Healthcare Awards
This article was originally published in D Magazine on November 29, 2023. D CEO revealed its Excellence in Healthcare winners for 2023 at a private event last night at On the Levee in the Design…
Mental health picture for North Texas kids is grim, but there is a silver lining
This opinion article was originally published by the Dallas Morning News on December 8, 2023. It is heartbreaking, although not surprising, to learn that our kids are struggling with their mental health. A recent report…