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November 1, 2024 from Valley Central News

More RGV schools enroll for mental health telemedicine

As childhood depression and other mental health concerns rise in the Valley, more school districts are adopting TCHATT to help youth deal with mental struggles.

June 17, 2024 from The Texas Tribune

With too few mental health providers, more patients turn to primary care

While primary care is experiencing its own workforce shortage, the profession is shouldering more mental health screenings to help bridge the behavioral health provider gap.

June 3, 2024 from Dallas Morning News

Texas is investing in better mental health

Engaging young Texans is vital for enhancing the state's quality of life, with higher education playing a key role. UT institutions have long recognized the link between mental health and academic achievement, write David Lakey and John Zerwas.

May 20, 2024 from The University of Texas System News

CPAN Celebrates Four Years of Expanding Mental Health Resources in Texas to Benefit Children and Women

May holds special significance for the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN), as it coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 20 marks the fourth anniversary of CPAN's mission to revolutionize mental health care delivery for children and adolescents.

February 19, 2024 from UT Health San Antonio

Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network offers real-time mental health consultations

The Texas Legislature established the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN), which builds off the massive success of a similar initiative for children’s mental health.

February 12, 2024 from Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the New and Emerging Children’s Mental Health Researchers Initiative

The New and Emerging Children’s Mental Health Research (NECMHR) initiative is designed to foster, encourage, and mentor junior researchers and trainees at TCMHCC institutions so that they can become successful mental health researchers.

January 17, 2024 from KSAT News

Online counseling helping address student mental health crisis in schools

TCHATT portal taking the burden off overwhelmed school counselors, expanding specialized care