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November 1, 2023 from Austin American-Statesman

New telehealth program will help bring mental health services to Central Texas students

Texas children can have a difficult time accessing mental health care for many reasons. A state program is helping to fill those gaps by bringing virtual care to over 3.5 million students from the safety of of their school.

October 17, 2023 from Texas Medical Association

CPAN CME Bolsters Phone Consult Service

As children continue to experience trauma due to COVID-19, the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) can help physicians address the consequences.

September 7, 2023 from UT Southwestern Medical Center

Study gathers data on Texas youths being treated for depression

UT Southwestern researchers analyze statewide network data on suicidal ideation.

September 13, 2023 from KERA News

New UT Southwestern study shows urgency in treating kids with depression

UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) is leading a statewide collaboration with other academic medical centers to research depression in Texas youth.

September 12, 2023 from FOX 4 Beaumont - Texas Community Health News

New program links millions of Texas students with free mental health care at school

Texas ranks dead last when it comes to access to mental health care in the U.S., but a new state program is working with schools to provide free mental health services year-round.

August 21, 2023 from CBS News Texas

Texas schools trying to fill mental health professional shortage gaps with telehealth & teen court programs

Three out of every four Texas children with depression don't receive any mental health treatment, according to Mental Health America.

August 17, 2023 from KHOU 11

Free mental healthcare for students at most public schools in the Houston area

The TCHATT program gives students access to free virtual sessions with a therapist or psychiatrist in a private setting during school hours.

August 2, 2023 from KPRC 2+ Now

Classroom Ready: Here’s what you need to know about TCHATT and how it’s helping your children

Dr. Taiwo Babatope, psychiatrist with UTHealth Houston, joined Haley Hernandez on KPRC 2+ Now to talk about the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT).