Catch up quickly:The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has awarded over $820,000 in mini-grants to support the behavioral health workforce across the state, according to a Ohio Mental Health Services report. The big picture:These funds aim to address staffing shortages, burnout, and training needs in the mental health and addiction services...

The big picture: A new report by Milliman, commissioned by advocacy group Inseparable, reveals a harsh truth: Most Americans diagnosed with mental health conditions don’t receive treatment, even when they’re insured, according to a NPR report.  By the numbers: 2 out of 3 insured adults with a mental health condition didn’t receive treatment in 2021...

The big picture: A recent study by the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers reveals that expanding access to mental health services could boost the U.S. economy by $53 billion annually. In Ohio, untreated mental health issues cost the economy nearly $300 billion due to lost productivity and increased healthcare expenditures, according...