Behavioral and Mental Health

Behavioral and Mental Health

Preventing Youth Suicide National Collaborative

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

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

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

This Certification Course Increased Retention for Behavioral Health Staff and Outcomes for Patients

After developing an in-house certification program, behavioral health staff turnover fell by half, patient restraints decreased by 44%, and employee engagement skyrocketed.

March 20, 2024

Prevention Through Intervention: A School-Based Behavioral Health Program

A system of behavioral health centers increases access and intervention for students in more than 280 New York schools.

March 18, 2024