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Editorial: Sensory Features and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sensory differences have been recognized as a feature of autism since Leo Kanner, and current diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) list hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual sensory interests as one of four manifestations of restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs).1 So…
Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Ketamine in a POLG-Related Disorder
Original Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, all rights reserved. — POLG is a nuclear gene that encodes a subunit of the enzyme that is involved in replicating mitochondrial DNA, DNA polymerase gamma. Mutations in this gene can result in a variety of genetic conditions known…
Florida’s Youth Incarceration Problem Has a Proven Fix
Learn how restorative justice helps keep Florida youth out of detention while promoting accountability and reducing repeat offenses. The post Florida’s Youth Incarceration Problem Has a Proven Fix appeared first on Behavioral Health News. Florida incarcerates more children than any other state in the country.…
The Justice System’s New Role in Behavioral Health Compliance
Behavioral health providers can prepare for rising Medicaid scrutiny with stronger data, payer diversity, technology, and staff retention. The post The Justice System’s New Role in Behavioral Health Compliance appeared first on Behavioral Health News. The relationship between behavioral health and the justice system has…
Westchester’s Behavioral Health Diversion Continuum: A Roadmap Through the Justice System
Explore how Westchester County uses behavioral health diversion models to connect people with services across the criminal justice system. The post Westchester’s Behavioral Health Diversion Continuum: A Roadmap Through the Justice System appeared first on Behavioral Health News. The intersection of the criminal justice and…
Behavioral Health and the Justice System: Accreditation and Continuity-of-Care Standards for Justice-Involved Individuals Entering SUD Treatment
Accreditation, Medicaid changes, and stronger handoffs can improve continuity of substance use treatment after incarceration. The post Behavioral Health and the Justice System: Accreditation and Continuity-of-Care Standards for Justice-Involved Individuals Entering SUD Treatment appeared first on Behavioral Health News. Men and women leaving jails or…
A Qualitative Exploration of ADHD, Prosocial Bonds, and the School-to-Prison Pipeline
ADHD can increase school discipline, disengagement, and justice-system involvement, highlighting the need for stronger support. The post A Qualitative Exploration of ADHD, Prosocial Bonds, and the School-to-Prison Pipeline appeared first on Behavioral Health News. Symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affect up to…
The Role of CCBHCs in Reducing Incarceration
CCBHCs can reduce justice involvement through behavioral health access, crisis response, and coordinated community care. The post The Role of CCBHCs in Reducing Incarceration appeared first on Behavioral Health News. For decades, jails and prisons have functioned as the nation’s largest, and least appropriate, providers…
It’s 2026. Why Are Peers Not Front and Center in Our Mental Health Crisis Response System in NYC?
New York City’s mental health crisis response system still lacks peer leadership – here’s why trained peers must be front and center in 2026. The post It’s 2026. Why Are Peers Not Front and Center in Our Mental Health Crisis Response System in NYC? appeared…
Preventing Forensic Involvement Through Continuous Care
Community-based behavioral health programs can reduce justice-system involvement by providing flexible, ongoing care before and after crises. The post Preventing Forensic Involvement Through Continuous Care appeared first on Behavioral Health News. When our behavioral health, housing, and social service systems are unable to adequately meet…
BHN Fall 2026 Issue
“Behavioral Health and the Justice System” The post BHN Fall 2026 Issue appeared first on Behavioral Health News. “Behavioral Health and the Justice System” Browse Articles Below View Full Issue (Flipbook) View Full Issue (PDF) About This Issue Behind every arrest, every courtroom decision, and…
Mortgage Lending Risk Maps From the 1930s Influence the Prevalence of Youth Mental Health Problems in the Modern Era
Historical mortgage lending policies and practices serve as a key foundation of modern-day socioeconomic systems. Few of these structural legacies have been as powerful as those for 20th century mortgage lending risk maps – often referred to as redlining. Although extant studies have identified mental…
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