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- Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 29, 2026
Houston mental health nonprofit expands platform statewide to connect more Texans with care - InnovationMap
Houston mental health nonprofit expands platform statewide to connect more Texans with care InnovationMap
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 28, 2026
Texas Mental Health Program Reveals 103% Increase in Veteran Enrollment - Military.com
Texas Mental Health Program Reveals 103% Increase in Veteran Enrollment Military.com
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 25, 2026
BCBSTX grants to aid Permian Basin - Odessa American
BCBSTX grants to aid Permian Basin Odessa American
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 23, 2026
BasePoint Wins National Program of the Year Award for Mental Healthcare – A First for Texas - Business Wire
BasePoint Wins National Program of the Year Award for Mental Healthcare – A First for Texas Business Wire
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 19, 2026
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: June 19, 2026 - The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®)
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: June 19, 2026 The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®)
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 19, 2026
Texas Abortion Ban Linked to Worsening Maternal Mental Health - AJMC
Texas Abortion Ban Linked to Worsening Maternal Mental Health AJMC
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jun 4, 2026
Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce - easttexasnews.com
Barriers to mental health care look different across your workforce easttexasnews.com
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)May 28, 2026
Mental Health America of Greater Houston hosts Treasures of Texas Luncheon - Jewish Herald-Voice
Mental Health America of Greater Houston hosts Treasures of Texas Luncheon Jewish Herald-Voice
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)May 22, 2026
Texas counties face student support access barriers, report finds - CW33.com
Texas counties face student support access barriers, report finds CW33.com
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)May 14, 2026
When Grief Becomes a Crime in Texas: Black Maternal Mental Health and Care Gaps We Cannot Ignore - Georgetown University
When Grief Becomes a Crime in Texas: Black Maternal Mental Health and Care Gaps We Cannot Ignore Georgetown University
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)May 8, 2026
Coastal Texas, Limited Options: How BetterHelp's Insurance Expansion Can Help Gulf Coast Residents Access Care - gosanangelo.com
Coastal Texas, Limited Options: How BetterHelp's Insurance Expansion Can Help Gulf Coast Residents Access Care gosanangelo.com
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 29, 2026
The Border and the Barrier: How BetterHelp's Insurance Option Aims to Meet El Paso's Mental Health Needs - El Paso Times
The Border and the Barrier: How BetterHelp's Insurance Option Aims to Meet El Paso's Mental Health Needs El Paso Times
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 28, 2026
Pfluger joins bipartisan effort to expand access to mental health care services - ConchoValleyHomepage.com
Pfluger joins bipartisan effort to expand access to mental health care services ConchoValleyHomepage.com
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 28, 2026
Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Resources - Congressman August Pfluger (.gov)
Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Resources Congressman August Pfluger (.gov)
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 27, 2026
Mental Health Deserts and the Insurance Gap: How BetterHelp Aims to Change the Equation for West Texas - Abilene Reporter-News
Mental Health Deserts and the Insurance Gap: How BetterHelp Aims to Change the Equation for West Texas Abilene Reporter-News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 24, 2026
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Mental Health Services at Schools - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (.gov)
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Mental Health Services at Schools Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (.gov)
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 24, 2026
Foundations Counseling Center Opens in Pflugerville - Community Impact
Foundations Counseling Center Opens in Pflugerville Community Impact
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 16, 2026
Beaumont introduces 24/7 free mental health navigation service - 12newsnow.com
Beaumont introduces 24/7 free mental health navigation service 12newsnow.com
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 14, 2026
New report identifies significant behavioral, mental health needs in Dallas County - KERA News
New report identifies significant behavioral, mental health needs in Dallas County KERA News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Apr 12, 2026
Care Solace to provide 24/7 mental health care coordination in Beaumont - Beaumont Enterprise
Care Solace to provide 24/7 mental health care coordination in Beaumont Beaumont Enterprise
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 29, 2026
Texas Continues To Face Shortage Of Mental Health Professionals As Demand Rises - Dallas Express
Texas Continues To Face Shortage Of Mental Health Professionals As Demand Rises Dallas Express
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 23, 2026
UT Austin among Texas universities to receive funding to support forensic psychiatry training - KVUE
UT Austin among Texas universities to receive funding to support forensic psychiatry training KVUE
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 23, 2026
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center receives state mental health funding - KCBD
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center receives state mental health funding KCBD
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 12, 2026
Rural Texas faces a health crisis entrenched by access to care - Dallas News
Rural Texas faces a health crisis entrenched by access to care Dallas News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 5, 2026
Strengthening College Student Mental Health: A Practical Playbook for the State of Texas - Dallas College
Strengthening College Student Mental Health: A Practical Playbook for the State of Texas Dallas College
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 5, 2026
Dallas College Leads Coalition to Strengthen College Student Mental Health - Dallas College
Dallas College Leads Coalition to Strengthen College Student Mental Health Dallas College
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 4, 2026
10 U.S. Counties With the Worst Access to Mental Health Services 2026 - NCHStats
10 U.S. Counties With the Worst Access to Mental Health Services 2026 NCHStats
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Mar 2, 2026
Paxton: Licensed Texas counselors can’t give trans care to kids - The Texas Tribune
Paxton: Licensed Texas counselors can’t give trans care to kids The Texas Tribune
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Feb 23, 2026
Growing Texas’ rural health care sector - Texas 2036
Growing Texas’ rural health care sector Texas 2036
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Feb 16, 2026
Estela Mental Health and Reproductive Psychiatry to join North Austin area - Community Impact
Estela Mental Health and Reproductive Psychiatry to join North Austin area Community Impact
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Feb 9, 2026
Texas ranks 40th for health as access to care lags, new report finds - Austin American-Statesman
Texas ranks 40th for health as access to care lags, new report finds Austin American-Statesman
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jan 19, 2026
Ketamine clinics gaining traction in North Texas while state explores broader psychedelic therapies - CBS News
Ketamine clinics gaining traction in North Texas while state explores broader psychedelic therapies CBS News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jan 15, 2026
Local Philanthropy Funds Student Mental Health Scholarships for Texas Region 10 Districts - The Jed Foundation
Local Philanthropy Funds Student Mental Health Scholarships for Texas Region 10 Districts The Jed Foundation
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jan 2, 2026
Lack of San Antonio mental health resources highlights challenges for families seeking care for their children - KSAT
Lack of San Antonio mental health resources highlights challenges for families seeking care for their children KSAT
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 29, 2025
UT Southwestern tapped to run DFW's first state behavioral health hospital - KERA News
UT Southwestern tapped to run DFW's first state behavioral health hospital KERA News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 15, 2025
The Menninger Clinic Expands Access to Mental Health Care by Joining Blue Cross Blue Shield Network - TMC Houston
The Menninger Clinic Expands Access to Mental Health Care by Joining Blue Cross Blue Shield Network TMC Houston
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 9, 2025
Cornyn, Smith, Colleagues Introduce Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act - Senator Cornyn (.gov)
Cornyn, Smith, Colleagues Introduce Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act Senator Cornyn (.gov)
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 3, 2025
Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities - Spectrum News
Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities Spectrum News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 3, 2025
FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry - AgriLife Today
FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry AgriLife Today
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 3, 2025
Texas Change Threatens Veterans' Access to Ketamine Therapy - MindSite News
Texas Change Threatens Veterans' Access to Ketamine Therapy MindSite News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 1, 2025
2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment (CHA): Food Insecurity, Healthcare Access, Housing and Childcare Costs Top Challenges - City of Austin (.gov)
2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment (CHA): Food Insecurity, Healthcare Access, Housing and Childcare Costs Top Challenges City of Austin (.gov)
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Dec 1, 2025
Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide - The Conversation
Texas cities have some of the highest preterm birth rates in the US, highlighting maternal health crisis nationwide The Conversation
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Nov 30, 2025
Houston's poorest ZIP codes lack mental-health care, study says - Chron
Houston's poorest ZIP codes lack mental-health care, study says Chron
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Nov 24, 2025
New study maps deep inequalities in mental health care access across Houston - ABC13 Houston
New study maps deep inequalities in mental health care access across Houston ABC13 Houston
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Nov 19, 2025
UH Researchers Map Houston’s Mental Health Deserts for the First Time - University of Houston
UH Researchers Map Houston’s Mental Health Deserts for the First Time University of Houston
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Nov 18, 2025
OIG completes audits for three local mental health authorities - Texas.gov
OIG completes audits for three local mental health authorities Texas.gov
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Nov 12, 2025
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas - CBS News
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas CBS News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Nov 12, 2025
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas - CBS News
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas CBS News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Oct 28, 2025
‘She told me she’d get in trouble’: Texas law limits students’ mental health support, name choice - El Paso Matters
‘She told me she’d get in trouble’: Texas law limits students’ mental health support, name choice El Paso Matters
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Oct 22, 2025
UTEP Social Work Program Expands Mental Health Care Access - The University of Texas at El Paso - UTEP
UTEP Social Work Program Expands Mental Health Care Access The University of Texas at El Paso - UTEP
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Oct 18, 2025
Former Gov. Rick Perry backs access to psychedelic ibogaine at Dallas film event - Dallas News
Former Gov. Rick Perry backs access to psychedelic ibogaine at Dallas film event Dallas News
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Oct 3, 2025
UT Teen Health brings back Project YES to support teens’ mental health - UT Health San Antonio
UT Teen Health brings back Project YES to support teens’ mental health UT Health San Antonio
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Sep 29, 2025
Mental health care is out of reach for 1 in 5 Texas children, mothers say - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mental health care is out of reach for 1 in 5 Texas children, mothers say Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Sep 25, 2025
Texas Children’s Pediatrics celebrates 30 years of growing care - American Medical Association
Texas Children’s Pediatrics celebrates 30 years of growing care American Medical Association
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Sep 15, 2025
New Texas law highlights mental health support for firefighters, emergency responders - KVUE
New Texas law highlights mental health support for firefighters, emergency responders KVUE
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Sep 2, 2025
Addressing mental health deserts: a geographic and economic analysis of mental health service gaps in Houston - Frontiers
Addressing mental health deserts: a geographic and economic analysis of mental health service gaps in Houston Frontiers
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Aug 26, 2025
Mental heath outreach for El Paso’s homeless community expanded by Texas Tech Health El Paso and Opportunity Center - El Paso Matters
Mental heath outreach for El Paso’s homeless community expanded by Texas Tech Health El Paso and Opportunity Center El Paso Matters
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Aug 14, 2025
TCHATT program expands mental health access for Houston-area students - Click2Houston
TCHATT program expands mental health access for Houston-area students Click2Houston
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Aug 5, 2025
Mindful Therapy Group Expands to Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Care - PR Newswire
Mindful Therapy Group Expands to Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Care PR Newswire
Read on Mental Health Equity (Google News) ↗Equity & Access - Mental Health Equity (Google News)Jul 22, 2025
Medicaid cuts are likely to worsen mental health care in rural America - Stateline
Medicaid cuts are likely to worsen mental health care in rural America Stateline
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