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States Boost Child Mental Health Services Amid Protests

9/18/2025

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New York State is boosting Medicaid funding for child mental health services after a settlement with the Hochul administration.
St. Mary’s Health System in Maine has launched a Behavioral Emergency Care Center and expanded mental health programs.
Cigna Healthcare partners with Headspace to offer 24/7 mental health coaching and mindfulness resources for globally mobile customers.
Cleveland Clinic and MQ Foundation initiated a Mental Health Research of Excellence, backed by a $1 million grant, to enhance youth mental health outcomes.
In Michigan, advocates protest a state proposal they argue could jeopardize public mental health services, while officials assert it will improve care accessibility.

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New York State is boosting Medicaid funding for child mental health services after a settlement with the Hochul administration.
St. Mary’s Health System in Maine has launched a Behavioral Emergency Care Center and expanded mental health programs.
Cigna Healthcare partners with Headspace to offer 24/7 mental health coaching and mindfulness resources for globally mobile customers.
Cleveland Clinic and MQ Foundation initiated a Mental Health Research of Excellence, backed by a $1 million grant, to enhance youth mental health outcomes.
In Michigan, advocates protest a state proposal they argue could jeopardize public mental health services, while officials assert it will improve care accessibility.