Behavioral and Mental Health

Behavioral and Mental Health

Advancing Behavioral Health Care

Learn how children’s hospitals and health systems are addressing the national emergency in child and adolescent mental health.

Governors’ FY 2025 Proposed Funding for Pediatric Behavioral Health Initiatives

CHA has completed a review of governors’ proposed fiscal year (FY) 2025 state budgets to track proposals to fund pediatric behavioral health initiatives.

June 28, 2024

Promoting Equity in Behavioral Telehealth

A three-pronged approach enhances telehealth services for underserved communities.

May 15, 2024

CHA's FY 2025 Appropriations Priorities

As Congress evaluates funding this fiscal year, we encourage them to prioritize and consider the unique needs of children and the providers that serve them.

May 14, 2024

Decreasing Behavioral Health Unit Readmissions

Dayton Children's Hospital decreased its seven-day behavioral health unit readmission rate by nearly 50%.

May 01, 2024

Preventing Youth Suicide National Collaborative

The collaborative is part of Children Hospital Association's ongoing work to address the youth mental health crisis.

April 23, 2024

Incorporating Mental Health Screenings and Interventions in a Subspecialty Clinic

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital reduced depression and anxiety scores for patients by nearly 65% in a subspecialty clinic.

April 18, 2024

2024 Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress

Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) advances child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care in children’s hospitals and health systems.

April 04, 2024

Reducing Patient Restraints With Facility Dogs

Dayton Children’s Hospital reduced the odds of physical restraints by 71% with the help of human’s best friend.

March 21, 2024

The Journey to Universal Suicide Screening in Specialty Care

Children's Wisconsin implemented a two-step suicide screening process to address mental health needs early.

March 21, 2024