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When Insurance Denies Mental Health Coverage, This Nonprofit Helps Patients and Doctors Appeal

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Dr. Mojgan Makki, Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with …
When Insurance Denies Mental Health Coverage, This Nonprofit Helps Patients and Doctors Appeal - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Dr. Mojgan Makki, Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Psychiatry Studio in Chicago, was treating an adolescent patient with ADHD. The
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February 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Mental Health Groups at USU’s Sorenson Center Support Northern Utah Residents

https://www.bhnet.org/37298/mental-health-groups-at-usus-sorenson-center-support-northern-utah-residents/

Clinicians at the Sorenson Center are hosting a total of seven new and continuing community-focused groups this …
Mental Health Groups at USU's Sorenson Center Support Northern Utah Residents - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Clinicians at the Sorenson Center are hosting a total of seven new and continuing community-focused groups this spring, ranging from caregiver support and
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February 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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KY lawmaker working to outlaw use of AI in mental health diagnoses

https://www.bhnet.org/37292/ky-lawmaker-working-to-outlaw-use-of-ai-in-mental-health-diagnoses/

Fort Mitchell Republican Representative Kim Banta said the impetus behind her bill was a 2025 incident that raised alarms across the …
KY lawmaker working to outlaw use of AI in mental health diagnoses - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Fort Mitchell Republican Representative Kim Banta said the impetus behind her bill was a 2025 incident that raised alarms across the country.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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California DOJ appeals mental health diversion ruling for Zack Scrivner

https://www.bhnet.org/37288/california-doj-appeals-mental-health-diversion-ruling-for-zack-scrivner/

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The California Department of Justice has filed a petition appealing a judge’s mental health …
California DOJ appeals mental health diversion ruling for Zack Scrivner - Behavioral Healthcare Network
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The California Department of Justice has filed a petition appealing a judge’s mental health diversion ruling for former Kern
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February 19, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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January Safe2Tell data reflects emerging student safety challenges, including AI misuse

https://www.bhnet.org/37286/january-safe2tell-data-reflects-emerging-student-safety-challenges-including-ai-misuse/

Colorado Attorney General’s Office  The Colorado Attorney General’s Office today released …
February 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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The positive impact playing Tetris can have on your mental health

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Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground …
The positive impact playing Tetris can have on your mental health - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Your support helps us to tell the story
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February 19, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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Colorado county records reveal new details about Evergreen clinic shooter’s prior mental health troubles

https://www.bhnet.org/37280/colorado-county-records-reveal-new-details-about-evergreen-clinic-shooters-prior-mental-health-troubles/

The 62-year-old Colorado man who fired numerous shots at …
Colorado county records reveal new details about Evergreen clinic shooter's prior mental health troubles - Behavioral Healthcare Network
The 62-year-old Colorado man who fired numerous shots at a medical clinic in Evergreen on Thursday had prior mental health troubles and had been suicidal in
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February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Father says man accused of strangling 5-year-old son was spiraling into depression

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After state prosecutors rested their case earlier today, Matthew Schleier’s …
Father says man accused of strangling 5-year-old son was spiraling into depression - Behavioral Healthcare Network
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After state prosecutors rested their case earlier today, Matthew Schleier’s father testified that Schleier’s deteriorating mental health
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February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Santa Clara County budget cuts to hit mental health services

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Santa Clara County officials were in the throes of a mental health crisis four years ago and took action to expand treatment. That progress is …
Santa Clara County budget cuts to hit mental health services - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Santa Clara County officials were in the throes of a mental health crisis four years ago and took action to expand treatment. That progress is about to be
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February 19, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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The positive impact playing Tetris can have on your mental health

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Playing the classic video game Tetris could offer a novel approach to reducing distressing memories following trauma, a new trial has …
The positive impact playing Tetris can have on your mental health - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Playing the classic video game Tetris could offer a novel approach to reducing distressing memories following trauma, a new trial has indicated.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Supportive housing facility breaks ground in Salt Lake City

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SALT LAKE CITY — A new chapter in supportive housing is underway in Salt Lake City. Valley Behavioral Health has officially broken ground on its …
Supportive housing facility breaks ground in Salt Lake City - Behavioral Healthcare Network
SALT LAKE CITY — A new chapter in supportive housing is underway in Salt Lake City.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Orlando poet talks mental health access in Black community

https://www.bhnet.org/37270/orlando-poet-talks-mental-health-access-in-black-community/

ORLANDO, Fla. — For many in the Black community, conversations about mental health have long happened behind closed doors, if at all. What You Need …
Orlando poet talks mental health access in Black community - Behavioral Healthcare Network
ORLANDO, Fla. — For many in the Black community, conversations about mental health have long happened behind closed doors, if at all.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Heartland Counseling Services unveils ‘Waypoint,’ a first-of-its-kind detox center in Northeast Nebraska

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SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KTIV) – The 2025 Nebraska Mental …
Heartland Counseling Services unveils ‘Waypoint,’ a first-of-its-kind detox center in Northeast Nebraska - Behavioral Healthcare Network
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KTIV) – The 2025 Nebraska Mental Health and Substance Use Research Study shows one in eight emergency department visits involves a
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February 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Hanover Schools approves $272.4M budget despite mental health service cuts

https://www.bhnet.org/37268/hanover-schools-approves-272-4m-budget-despite-mental-health-service-cuts/

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Hanover County Public Schools approved a $272.4 million budget for fiscal year 2027, despite …
Hanover Schools approves $272.4M budget despite mental health service cuts - Behavioral Healthcare Network
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Hanover County Public Schools approved a $272.4 million budget for fiscal year 2027, despite significant community opposition to
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February 19, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Alabama Officers Survive Shootings, Highlight Need for Mental Health Support

https://www.bhnet.org/37260/alabama-officers-survive-shootings-highlight-need-for-mental-health-support/

Three Alabama police officers were shot last week, one during a mental health check in Columbiana. All are …
Alabama Officers Survive Shootings, Highlight Need for Mental Health Support - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Three Alabama police officers were shot last week, one during a mental health check in Columbiana. All are expected to survive.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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One-Third of Cumberland County Students Chronically Absent

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Roughly three in 10 students in Cumberland County Schools are chronically absent, according to the most recent attendance data from the state, a …
One-Third of Cumberland County Students Chronically Absent - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Roughly three in 10 students in Cumberland County Schools are chronically absent, according to the most recent attendance data from the state, a nagging
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February 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Let’s talk about gender, mental health, and violence

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Advocates for the transgender community are quick to shut down that line of inquiry. “Trans people are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the …
Let's talk about gender, mental health, and violence - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Advocates for the transgender community are quick to shut down that line of inquiry. “Trans people are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the
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February 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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From Vacant Hotel to Hope Hub: Service First Announces…

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Stockton is one step closer to expanding critical behavioral health services downtown. Service First of Northern California (SFNC) has announced plans to …
From Vacant Hotel to Hope Hub: Service First Announces... - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Stockton is one step closer to expanding critical behavioral health services downtown.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Idaho Council on Indian Affairs to discuss Medicaid, mental health

https://www.bhnet.org/37256/idaho-council-on-indian-affairs-to-discuss-medicaid-mental-health/

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs is meeting on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Idaho State Capitol to discuss Medicaid, …
February 18, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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NY awards Daniel’s Law pilots amid push for more funding

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The New York state Office of Mental Health moved forward Wednesday with awarding grants to fund three community pilot programs intended to represent a …
February 18, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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NY awards Daniel’s Law pilots amid push for more funding

https://www.bhnet.org/37254/ny-awards-daniels-law-pilots-amid-push-for-more-funding/

The New York state Office of Mental Health moved forward Wednesday with awarding grants to fund three community pilot programs intended to represent a …
NY awards Daniel's Law pilots amid push for more funding - Behavioral Healthcare Network
The New York state Office of Mental Health moved forward Wednesday with awarding grants to fund three community pilot programs intended to represent a step
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February 18, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Key Club Feb. 9 ‘Let’s Taco-Bout It’ Event At SALA Provided Tacos And Info On Youth Mental Health, Resources – Los Alamos Reporter

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Gathered at …
Key Club Feb. 9 ‘Let’s Taco-Bout It’ Event At SALA Provided Tacos And Info On Youth Mental Health, Resources – Los Alamos Reporter - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Gathered at the ‘Let’s Taco-Bout It’ LAHS Key Club event Feb. 9 at SALA are, from left, Emily Xu, Lilly Viteva, Sean Lo, Morrie Pongratz, Angel Meng, Jessica
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February 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Nevada Division of Insurance Identifies Parity Violations Across Multiple Carriers

https://www.bhnet.org/37252/nevada-division-of-insurance-identifies-parity-violations-across-multiple-carriers/

Nevada’s Division of Insurance found multiple insurance carriers, including United Healthcare and …
Nevada Division of Insurance Identifies Parity Violations Across Multiple Carriers - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Nevada’s Division of Insurance found multiple insurance carriers, including United Healthcare and Aetna, in violation of federal parity law.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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A Faithful Response to Stress and Mental Health — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Faith leaders across our synod are invited to a free, one-hour webinar designed to equip congregational …
A Faithful Response to Stress and Mental Health — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Faith leaders across our synod are invited to a free, one-hour webinar designed to equip congregational leaders to better support Latino communities
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February 18, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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House Passes Miller Bill to Expand Mental Health Workforce

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Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, secured House passage today of House Bill 4275, legislation aimed at expanding opportunities for certified behavioral …
House Passes Miller Bill to Expand Mental Health Workforce - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, secured House passage today of House Bill 4275, legislation aimed at expanding opportunities for certified behavioral health
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February 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM