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The Overlooked Crisis: Why Caregiver Mental Health is Central to Solving the Pediatric Emergency

by Jeanne Marconi, MD, SVP for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Brightline 10/07/2025 Leave a Comment

The Overlooked Crisis: Why Caregiver Mental Health is Central to Solving the Pediatric Emergency

We’re facing a pediatric mental health crisis that’s worsening by the day. Amid a national provider shortage, increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges are overwhelming under-resourced health systems and understaffed clinics. But even with urgent calls for more funding for therapists and increased access to care, the mental well-being of caregivers is often overlooked.   Mental health conditions among children are on the rise, medical spending
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Why Behavioral Health Organizations Need an AI Strategy Now

by Loren Larsen, Co-founder and CEO of Videra Health 10/06/2025 Leave a Comment

Why Behavioral Health Organizations Need an AI Strategy Now

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in healthcare; it's rapidly becoming integral to how care is delivered, managed, and optimized. Yet many mental health organizations find themselves hesitant or unprepared to embrace AI technologies.  This hesitation isn't necessarily about resistance to innovation, but often stems from a lack of readiness or understanding of how AI fits into their current operations. Developing an AI strategy isn't about immediate implementation
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Hipp Health Secures $6.2M for AI-Native Platform to Automate Behavioral Health Admin

by Jasmine Pennic 10/06/2025 Leave a Comment

Hipp Health Secures $6.2M for AI-Native Platform to Automate Behavioral Health Admin

What You Should Know:  - Hipp Health, an AI-native platform designed to streamline administrative work, clinical documentation, and compliance for behavioral health practices announced it has secured $6.2M in seed funding led by RTP Global, with participation from Swift Ventures, Rackhouse Venture Capital, and Difference Partners.  - The funds will be used to accelerate product development, expand the company’s San Francisco team, and continue refining the platform’s AI
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BHT Impact Launches National Platform to Accelerate Youth Behavioral Health Solutions

by Jasmine Pennic 10/06/2025 Leave a Comment

BHT Impact Launches National Platform to Accelerate Youth Behavioral Health Solutions

What You Should Know:  - Behavioral Health Tech Impact (BHT Impact), a new national platform, has officially launched with the mission of accelerating youth behavioral health innovation.  - Funded by Pivotal, a group of organizations founded by Melinda French Gates, BHT Impact aims to support youth and families in becoming designers and builders of future solutions. Addressing the Urgent Youth Mental Health Crisis The launch responds to an urgent need for resources in
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Why Broken Analog Infrastructure Blocks Behavioral Health Innovation

by Dr. Ashish Mandavia, cofounder and CEO of Sohar Health 09/22/2025 Leave a Comment

Why Broken Analog Infrastructure Blocks Behavioral Health Innovation

Behavioral health has become a leading frontier for digital health innovation. From virtual therapy platforms to AI-powered diagnostics, the sector has drawn massive investment and attention. However, most behavioral health providers still operate in a system powered by faxes, phone calls, and fractured workflows. The tools may be new, but the terrain beneath them hasn’t changed. And that makes all the difference. This is a blind spot for the healthtech
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Survey: 50% Open to AI-Enabled Triage for Faster Mental Health Treatment

by Jasmine Pennic 09/19/2025 Leave a Comment

Survey: 50% Open to AI-Enabled Triage for Faster Mental Health Treatment

What You Should Know:  - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health is a rapidly growing field, but a new national survey from Iris Telehealth reveals that consumer trust hinges on one critical factor: human oversight.  - The 2025 AI & Mental Health Emergencies Survey suggest that while respondents recognize AI's potential to expedite the detection of behavioral health crises, they overwhelmingly oppose any model in which AI makes final care decisions without
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Seven Starling Raises $8M to Expand Maternal Mental Health Platform Nationally

by Jasmine Pennic 09/18/2025 Leave a Comment

Seven Starling Raises $8M to Expand Maternal Mental Health Platform Nationally

What You Should Know:  - Seven Starling, a virtual provider of women's behavioral health services secures $8M in Series A funding led by Rethink Impact. ​​The round includes participation from insiders Pear VC, Zeal Capital Partners, Magnify Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Expa, Fiore Ventures, the March of Dimes, Rogue Women's Fund, and Graham & Walker. - The investment will accelerate the company's national expansion of its maternal mental health platform. Maternal Mental
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Birches Health Raises $20M to Combat Gambling Addiction Crisis

by Jasmine Pennic 09/17/2025 Leave a Comment

Birches Health Raises $20M to Combat Gambling Addiction Crisis

What You Should Know:  - Birches Health, a national provider of gambling addiction treatment, has announced it has raised $20M in combined Series A and Seed funding.  - The Series A was led by AlleyCorp and the Seed was led by General Catalyst, with additional participation from a number of other investors.  - The funding will be used to accelerate investments in clinical excellence, expand its provider network, and scale its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for
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Delaware Launches Statewide Behavioral Health Platform to Bridge Care Gaps

by Jasmine Pennic 09/12/2025 Leave a Comment

Delaware Launches Statewide Behavioral Health Platform to Bridge Care Gaps

What You Should Know:  - The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), in partnership with Bamboo Health, has officially launched DTRN360, a new behavioral healthcare coordination platform.  - The platform is designed to connect providers, improve care transitions, and reduce silos across the state's behavioral health system. Bridge Care Gaps Powered by the Bamboo Intelligence Hub™, DTRN360 is the result of a multi-year effort to bring together
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United We Care and Mason County Launch Digital Mental Health Pilot

by Jasmine Pennic 08/22/2025 Leave a Comment

United We Care and Mason County Launch Digital Mental Health Pilot

What You Should Know:  - United We Care, a global deep-tech mental health company, has partnered with Mason County, Washington, to successfully launch a digital mental health pilot program in one of the nation's mental health care deserts. The initiative provides residents with 24/7 confidential access to mental health and substance use support. - The program has shown promising early results: 50% of users booked a session with a licensed mental health provider, 72.5% completed
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