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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).

August 2, 2023 from Community Impact

Q&A: Student mental health discussion with Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium

In light of the recent passage of House Bill 3, which aims to strengthen school safety, Community Impact interviewed Laurel Williams about the state of mental health in Texas schoolchildren.

June 16, 2023 from Seattle Times

How Texas is addressing nation’s crisis in youth mental health

Physicians and counselors across the country have raised alarms about the worsening mental health among children and adolescents for years. Even before the crisis was amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were shortages of psychiatrists, therapists and beds at inpatient treatment facilities.

May 12, 2023 from Government Technology

Telehealth Revolutionizes Childhood Mental Health Care in Texas, N.Y.

Health officials are focusing on how telehealth technology is transforming childhood mental health treatment, while also bridging the gap between mental health care, underserved populations and addiction treatment.

February 21, 2023 from The Texas Tribune

Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is getting worse

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already short supply of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

February 27, 2023 from Houston Chronicle

Texas is working to expand free, virtual therapy in schools, but workforce shortages are a challenge

February 28, 2023 from Local Profile

Texas Shows A Severe Pediatric Mental Health Shortage

Collin County has 17 professionals per 100,000 children.

February 27, 2023 from 25 News KXXV

Remote mental health services helping schools across Texas

Addressing mental health concerns students is a priority for many school district across Texas. The growing need for this service has led to virtual assistance.