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Texas ranks last in mental health care among U.S. states

(7 days ago) WebScott Simon speaks with Dr. Sarah Wakefield, the chair of psychiatry at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, about the state's mental health programs for youth.

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/04/1103075887/texas-ranks-last-in-mental-health-care-among-u-s-states

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Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is …

(9 days ago) WebFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/02/21/texas-mental-health-workforce-shortage/

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Adult Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WebThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) contracts with 37 local mental health authorities (LMHAs) and two local behavioral health authorities (LBHAs) to …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health

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How Texas’ mental health vision fell apart The Texas …

(8 days ago) WebThe need for these mental health services is only rising. Texas 988 centers in 2021 answered 60,000 calls, a 92 percent increase compared to 2018. The average …

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/22/texas-mental-health-system-challenges/

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That’s more than the population of Austin. Mental …

(2 days ago) WebMental Health in Texas 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Texas, 796,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/TexasStateFactSheet.pdf

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Mental Health Crisis Services Texas Health and Human …

(2 days ago) Web40 rows · If you or someone you know are faced with a mental health crisis, please call the crisis hotline of the local mental health or local behavioral health authority for your

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services

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All Texas Access Report 2023 - Texas Health and …

(2 days ago) WebThe challenges people face accessing mental health services in rural Texas are significant. As of November 2022, 98 percent of the 254 counties in Texas are considered mental …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/all-texas-access-report-dec-2023.pdf

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Texas Health Data - Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), initiated in 1987, is a federally supported landline and cellular telephone survey that collects data about Texas …

https://healthdata.dshs.texas.gov/dashboard/mental-health/mental-health

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What’s driving the increased demand for mental health …

(5 days ago) WebYoung people and people of color are driving the demand for mental health services across the country. That national trend is reflected here in Texas, too. To get to the bottom of the issue, the Texas …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/whats-driving-the-increased-demand-for-mental-health-care-in-texas/

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Mental Health and Substance Use - Texas Health and …

(2 days ago) WebIf you feel you are experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency but your safety or the safety of others is not at immediate risk, please contact: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8. Veterans …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use

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Watch a May 22 talk on young Texans’ mental health …

(7 days ago) WebFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/30/young-texans-mental-health/

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Mental Health Protections - Office of the Texas Governor

(3 days ago) WebThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. …

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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Texas Mental Health — Everybody Hurts

(1 days ago) WebCrisis Text Line reports mental health trends in Texas, including depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. In crisis? Get 24/7 support by texting CRISIS to 741741. Top …

https://www.stateofmentalhealth.org/texas

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Texas Lawmakers Made Progress With Mental Health Policy In …

(7 days ago) WebIn 2019, the Texas Legislature took up some measures to address state hospitals and school mental health. But important issues remain: lawmakers still need …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-lawmakers-made-progress-with-mental-health-policy-in-2019-but-theres-much-left-to-do-in-2021/

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Mental Health Access in Texas - The Rees-Jones Foundation

(6 days ago) WebAgain, this is great – fewer Texans (adults and youth) are suffering. In 2019 The Rees-Jones Foundation partnered with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute …

https://www.rees-jonesfoundation.org/mental-health-access-in-texas

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Mental health The Texas Tribune

(Just Now) WebThe latest mental health news from The Texas Tribune. By Stephen Simpson April 19, 2024 More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its …

https://www.texastribune.org/topics/mental-health/

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Types of Support — Here For Texas

(5 days ago) WebIf you need help finding resources, call the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line at 972.525.8181 and speak to a trained navigator for guidance, information, resources …

https://www.herefortexas.com/types-of-support

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HHSC Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

(4 days ago) WebMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting a variety of events, trainings, webinars and resources to raise …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2024/05/hhsc-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month

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Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by …

(6 days ago) WebHouston ISD spokesperson Dennis Spellman, who works for the largest school district in Texas, said its student population of nearly 200,000 has experienced an …

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2022/08/09/430233/growing-mental-health-issues-among-kids-exacerbated-by-pandemic/

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Mental health issues are soaring among Texas children, here’s how

(1 days ago) WebInvestments in youth mental health care are in the works. The Texas Legislature created the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium in 2019 to leverage …

https://mmhpi.org/topics/in-the-news/mental-health-issues-are-soaring-among-texas-children-heres-how-doctors-are-helping/

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Behavioral/Mental Health - Texas Hospital Association

(2 days ago) WebTo improve the behavioral health care system and improve access to care, the Texas Hospital Association supports: A federal waiver from the Institutions for Mental Diseases …

https://www.tha.org/issues/behavioral-mental-health/

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Texas Stuggles With Mental Healthcare - Reform Austin

(7 days ago) WebDespite the setbacks and shortcomings, Texas is making attempts to address its mental health problems. The state’s Health and Human Services Commission, the …

https://www.reformaustin.org/healthcare/a-state-of-need-texas-struggles-with-mental-healthcare-2/

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UT Health physician speaks on Deep East Texas ‘mental health …

(1 days ago) WebTYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Dr. Cheryl McCullumsmith, a physician with UT Health Tyler, joined East Texas Now to speak on the ‘mental health desert’ in Deep East …

https://www.kltv.com/2024/04/30/ut-health-physician-speaks-deep-east-texas-mental-health-desert-suicide-stigma/

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Mental Health Awareness Month - Office of the Texas Governor

(6 days ago) WebSTATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Throughout our nation, approximately 44 million Americans will experience a mental health diagnosis, with nearly one quarter …

https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/disabilities/2024_Mental_Health_Awareness_Month_-_acc.pdf

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Children’s Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(6 days ago) WebMental health services start with a thorough assessment and developing a plan to address goals identified by the child and family. Services to the child and family may include: …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/childrens-mental-health

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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers changed The …

(1 days ago) WebThrough TCHATT, mental health professionals can help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of students and help provide access to those services. The …

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/08/texas-legislature-health-bills/

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Texas Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Snapshot

(4 days ago) WebTexas Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Snapshot (MHPSAs). 254 counties in Texas with 439 federally designated Mental Health 2,3 • HPSA Facilities: 168 • HPSA …

https://mentalhealthtx.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BH-WF-Shortage-Snapshot-Final_Jan-2023_1.17.23.pdf

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Care for your mental health ERS

(8 days ago) WebEmployees Retirement System of Texas. 200 East 18th Street Austin, TX 78701. Toll-free: (877) 275-4377 TTY: 711 Fax: (512) 867-7438. Contact ERS

https://www.ers.texas.gov/news/care-for-your-mental-health

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Mental health crisis solutions emerge

(3 days ago) WebLess stigma also means more money for research and mental health services. Funding for mental health has become a rare bipartisan issue. In 2022, Congress …

https://stanmed.stanford.edu/mental-health-crisis-reasons-hope/

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Most Americans say mental health gets worse treatment than

(6 days ago) WebThree in four adults think the U.S. health care system identifies and treats mental health issues worse than physical health concerns, according to a new Gallup …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/01/mental-health-care-poll

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5 Strategies for Improving Mental Health at Work - Harvard …

(2 days ago) WebRead more on Mental health or related topics Wellness, Stress management, Workplace health and safety, Health and wellness, Inclusion and …

https://hbr.org/2024/04/5-strategies-for-improving-mental-health-at-work

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