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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mental health issues are soaring among Texas children, …

(Just Now) WebTexas identified the need for another psychiatric hospital in North Texas in 2014. Health officials broke ground on the Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT …

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2023/06/09/its-anxiety-its-fear-its-emotional-stuff-doctors-confront-poor-youth-mental-health/

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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 The Texas Tribune

(Just Now) WebIn Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up. By Jayme Lozano Carver Nov. 22, 2023 . The region that includes Amarillo, …

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

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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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What’s driving the increased demand for mental health care in …

(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 …

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

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Find Resources or a Provider You're Not Alone Mental Health …

(7 days ago) Web3,309,000. adults in Texas are living. with a mental illness 1. 754,000. adults in Texas have had serious. thoughts of suicide in the past year 1. 61%. of adults in Texas who needed …

https://mentalhealthtx.org/

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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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Mental Health and Substance Use Resources - Texas Health and …

(Just Now) WebTexas System of Care. (link is external) – Connects communities to ensure children and youth have access to mental health services. Texas Youth Helpline: Life Can Hurt, We …

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

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Texas 87th Legislative Session Summary of Mental Health and …

(4 days ago) WebBlock Grants for Community Mental Health in the amounts of $48,793, 205 to Strategy D.2.1, Community Mental Health Services – Adults, $14,887,104 to Strategy D.2.2, …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/87th-Legislative-Summary-2021.pdf

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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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New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled - The Texas Tribune

(2 days ago) WebState leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new $305 million hospital, part of an $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s aging psychiatric hospital system. Austin State …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/texas-psychiatric-hospitals-mental-health/

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebAdult Ranking 2023. States that are ranked 1-13 have lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care for adults. States that are ranked 39-51 indicate that …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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Bexar County addresses a 33% rise in suicide rates with wellness

(1 days ago) WebSince 2005, rates have increased across the nation, and here in Bexar County, it's up 33 percent. Part of the efforts to tackle the issue Is addressing mental wellness. …

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/bexar-county-addresses-a-33-rise-in-suicide-rates-with-wellness-conference-san-antonio-texas-recovery-mental-health-services-addressing-issues

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Forbes ranks Texas the worst state for mental health care

(9 days ago) WebUpdated:5:34 PM CDT May 15, 2024. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is the worst state for mental health care in the country, according to a new reportby Forbes Advisor. …

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/health/texas-worst-mental-health-care-forbes/269-a0ad5a8c-4905-4e2f-8f6d-e1dfad8df53e

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In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis - Daily …

(2 days ago) WebThe mental health workforce shortage is more acute in rural areas, adding to rising patient loads in hospital ERs. By Liza Kalinina, The Texas Tribune. For 24/7 …

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/12/2239584/-In-rural-Texas-ERs-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-crisis

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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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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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Dallas woman uses her past to brighten the future for others, "God …

(6 days ago) WebAccording to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 8.2% of people age 12 and older were classified as having a substance abuse disorder in the past year …

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-woman-uses-her-past-to-brighten-the-future-for-others/

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State Hospitals Texas Health and Human Services

(8 days ago) WebTexas Health and Human Services operates nine state hospitals and one residential youth center for people with mental health issues. These facilities are located across the …

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

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Texas A&M University Academics Lead Mental Health Initiatives in …

(8 days ago) WebNot far behind, Dr. Krystal Flores-Chavez of Texas A&M’s Higher Education Center at McAllen has involved her students in a hands-on approach to tackling mental …

https://hoodline.com/2024/05/texas-a-m-university-academics-lead-mental-health-initiatives-in-san-antonio-and-mcallen/

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Social Isolation and Loneliness: Understanding a Mental Health Crisis

(7 days ago) WebSocial isolation and loneliness frequently co-occur but can also occur separately; both are associated with increased morbidity and mortality across all age …

https://www.aha.org/news/blog/2024-05-15-social-isolation-and-loneliness-understanding-mental-health-crisis

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Tarrant inmate has mental capacity of child. ‘He needs care.’ Fort

(3 days ago) WebTarrant inmate has mental capacity of a child. His mother is begging DA to get him care. Jail cells at the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth on Thursday, …

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article288594290.html

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