With rising awareness around mental health, advancements in technology, and evolving treatment approaches, the future of behavioral health care is changing. Here's a glimpse at some key trends and innovations shaping the future of behavioral health care.

AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software for independent medical practices, today announced the addition of Mental Health Technologies (MHT) to its integration partner marketplace. The placement will enable AdvancedMD customers to integrate the MHT’s SmarTest® AI platform into the AdvancedMD practice management, EHR, and patient engagement solution, delivering technology that automates the behavioral health screening and referral process. 

Depression and anxiety are now commonplace in our society—and they affect more people each day. What do about the burgeoning mental health crisis? Get people suffering from mental illness the help they need. Mental Health Technologies has screened hundreds of thousands of Americans for behavioral health disorders. What we’ve found is that overwhelmingly, people want help.

Finals week draws up memories of long nights in the library, cramming for exams and cranking out term papers. But the stress, sleep deprivation and anxiety many students suffer while studying for finals can leave them burnt out and in a mental health rut.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—more commonly known as ADHD—is one of the most pervasive mental health issues in our society. Given the pervasiveness of diagnoses by doctors and medications prescribed, many parents, and children, are confused with how to deal with ADHD or even start the conversation.

Gambling is everywhere. And for millions of people, it’s becoming not just a financial problem, but a mental health concern that’s impacting their emotional and personal lives.