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Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years

Georgia to build first new state psychiatric hospital in more than 50 years Georgia is moving forward with plans to build its first new state psychiatric hospital in more than five decades, a project aimed at reducing the growing number of people in jail waiting for court-ordered mental health treatment. According to the Georgia Recorder, lawmakers approved $409 million for a 300-bed forensic hospital that will be built near Georgia […]

todayJuly 20, 2026

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Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth

Wellroot expands mental health services for Georgia foster youth Wellroot Family Services has expanded its behavioral healthcare services to provide mental health support for more children and families in Georgia. The nonprofit provides foster care, family resiliency counseling, transitional and independent living for young adults, family housing and kinship care. "We know that when a child is in a trauma-informed environment, and believes that they're safe, believes that there's someone […]

todayMarch 6, 2026

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Georgia launches mental health parity dashboard, fines insurers nearly $25M

Georgia launches mental health parity dashboard, fines insurers nearly $25M Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act was passed in 2022 and requires Georgia health insurers to cover mental health and substance-use conditions at the same rate as physical health conditions. However, compliance has been difficult. Now, a new centralized dashboard is set to launch that will track issues with insurance coverage for mental health care claims, according to WABE. John King, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026

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Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping

Debt can strain young adults during the holidays. Experts have tips on coping Credit card balances often climb at the end of the year, and for many young adults, the added financial pressure can take a toll on mental health. Assistant professor at University of Georgia’s School of Social Work Gaurav Sinha, told Georgia Public Broadcasting that financial strain and emotional well-being are closely linked — particularly for people ages […]

todayDecember 2, 2025