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Medicaid Struggles: Illinois Residents Face Barriers to Mental Health Care Access

Rockford, Illinois – Parents in Winnebago County are facing challenges in accessing residential mental healthcare for their children through state insurance, Medicaid. Despite efforts from organizations like Marshmallow’s Hope and the Tommy Corral Foundation, families like Britt Cotton’s continue to struggle to find appropriate care for their children in crisis. Cotton shared her heartbreaking journey of trying to get her child the help they need, resorting to sending them out of state due to limited …

Mental Health Tops Yale’s Next President’s Challenges

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Student mental health is identified as the primary challenge for Yale University’s 24th president, according to a report compiled by the Presidential Search Student Advisory Council. This report collected over 1,800 student responses, highlighting concerns about mental health policies and services at the university. The Student Advisory Council, formed in response to student demands for representation on the Presidential Search Committee, consisted of 15 students from various parts of the university. …

Colorado’s Outdated Medicaid Rule Perpetuates Mental Health Crisis: Expert Urges Reform

DENVER, Colorado – The state of Colorado is facing a critical crisis in mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Many Coloradans are trapped in a vicious cycle due to outdated policies that perpetuate their struggles, often leading to preventable worst outcomes. The current rule preventing mental health hospitals from being reimbursed for Medicaid patients in their care for longer than 15 days, enacted in 1965, is under reconsideration by Colorado lawmakers. This rule, intended to …

Houston Megachurch Shooting Leaves Two Injured, Including Child, by Shooter with History of Mental Health Issues and Anti-Semitic Writings

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The motive behind a tragic shooting in a popular Houston megachurch is still under investigation. The incident, which occurred at Lakewood Church, left two people injured, including the shooter’s 7-year-old son, before the perpetrator was killed by law enforcement. The shooter, identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, confronted a security guard outside the church, armed with a semi-automatic rifle, shortly before 2 p.m. Police believe she may have revealed the weapon to the …

Insurance Network Instability Leads to Break in Mental Care for North Carolinians

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A study released by the National Library of Medicine in October 2021 revealed that 21 percent of participants reported that at least one practitioner had left their insurance plan’s network in the past three years. This disruption in care can greatly impact an individual’s everyday life, according to UNC senior Nyami Aghedo, who experienced a loss of access to mental health care when she transitioned to her school’s insurance plan. For …

Tish Cyrus Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles After Divorce on ‘Call Her Daddy’

Nashville, Tennessee – Tish Cyrus, mother and manager, recently opened up about the toll her divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus took on her mental health. During an episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Tish spoke about the difficult decision to end her 30-year marriage with the country singer in 2022, the same year her mother passed away. She revealed the impact this had on her, stating that her two biggest fears in life were …