Texas Mental Health Issues

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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) WebTexas currently can’t use over 700 of its 2,911 funded state psychiatric hospital beds due to workforce shortages, said officials with Texas Health and Human Services. As of Dec. 31, state

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

(3 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/2024/05/07/texas-mental-health-hospitals-er/

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How Texas’ mental health vision fell apart The Texas Tribune

(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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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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That’s more than the population of Austin. Mental Health in

(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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All Texas Access Report 2023 - Texas Health and Human …

(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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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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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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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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Mental Health Crisis Services Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WebIf 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 North …

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

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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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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WebAdult Ranking 2023. Highest Ranked Lowest Ranked JS map by amCharts. States that are ranked 1-13 have lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care …

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

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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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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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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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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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Mental Health and Behavioral Health Texas Education Agency

(6 days ago) WebHotlines and Links to Mental/Behavioral Health Supports in Texas. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK) Mental Health Resources for …

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/mental-health/mental-health-and-behavioral-health

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Treatment for Mental Health Disorders at Texas Health

(2 days ago) WebSchedule Your Assessment. A complimentary assessment is the first step in creating a personalized care plan. Schedule yours today or call 682-236-6023. If you are …

https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Behavioral-Health/Other-Conditions

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Mental Health Awareness Month – TIEMH Talks Loneliness, …

(9 days ago) WebSince 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month to address the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health …

https://sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute/mental-health-awareness-month/

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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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HHSC Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

(8 days ago) WebHHS Executive Commissioner. May 3, 2024. Jennifer Ruffcorn, 512-424-6951. [email protected]. AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human …

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

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Texas A&M regents OK land swap for mental health hospital to …

(8 days ago) WebTexas A&M said through this agreement, TVDML is leasing the Amarillo site for $1 a year to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to construct a …

https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2024/05/08/texas-am-regents-ok-land-swap-for-mental-health-hospital-to-amarillo/73604045007/

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Most Americans say mental health issues get worse treatment …

(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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Abbott blames Texas mall shooting on mental health, but what …

(9 days ago) WebJust one day after the most recent mass shooting in the United States -- this time at an outdoor mall in Allen, Texas-- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blamed the incident on …

https://abcnews.go.com/US/abbott-blames-texas-mall-shooting-mental-health-address/story?id=99166228

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