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 health services for youth despite…
In 2023, the Texas Tribune reported that 98% of Texas’ 254 counties were wholly or partially designated as mental health professional shortage areas by the federal government, defined as more than 30,000 residents per clinician. This shortage affects all community…
This unique statewide summit brings together thought leaders and policymakers from across Texas and the nation to discuss opportunities to improve postsecondary mental health services for students and staff and address workforce shortages. Austin, TX — Trellis Foundation and the…
The Engage & Excel Conference continued this morning for its second and final day. Attendees and speakers involved in mental health from diverse industries came together to share their perspectives on the most daunting challenges in mental health today and…
This article was originally published by Cox Media Group on March 30, 2022. WASHINGTON — During the pandemic, drug overdoses and suicide attempts have spiked, which has sparked a new bipartisan effort to improve mental health services nationwide. This new Senate report shows access…
Today, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute was named the recipient of the $10 million Lone Star Prize, awarded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Lever for Change, a Texas-based competition launched in early 2020. The funding will enable the Meadows…
On June 15, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute was named the recipient of the $10 million Lone Star Prize, a Texas-based competition launched in early 2020 to find and fund bold solutions focused on building healthier, stronger communities. The…
Award will focus on building healthier, stronger communities throughout Texas This week, Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Lever for Change announced that The Lone Star Depression Challenge, led by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in partnership with UT Southwestern Center…
The scarcity of coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a concern for health care providers across the United States, and that definitely includes the many people who provide in-person services related to severe mental illness, substance use disorder, and…
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Loan Repayment Program for Mental Health Professionals is currently accepting applications for student loan repayment assistance. The funds are available for certain eligible mental health professionals providing care to Texans in underserved areas.…