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Cutline: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen spoke Sept. 5 during a virtual meeting with behavioral health providers, advocates and others about Oregon State Hospital. The hospital has new limits it must follow for how long it can treat patients who face criminal charges.

Deadlines For Oregon State Hospital Stays Spark Concern

Critics say a court order that limits how long some patients can be treated at Oregon State Hospital could hurt public safety and put people on the street without care.

Sep 7, 2022
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When Mental Illness Leads To Dropped Charges, Patients Often Go Without Stabilizing Care

Even in states with programs to stabilize people with a serious mental illness, such as Oregon, treatment isn’t guaranteed.

Aug 4, 2022

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States Launch New 988 Crisis Intervention Service

Oregon expects the annual calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to double within a year.

Jul 17, 2022

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Digital Mental Health Companies Draw Scrutiny And Growing Concerns

Often backed by venture capital firms, online mental health companies are growing in popularity despite experts' concerns.

Jul 9, 2022

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Patients Seek Mental Health Care From Their Doctor But Find Health Plans Standing In The Way

Despite a longstanding push to integrate care and better serve patients, the way many insurance plans cover mental health doesn’t necessarily support integrating it with physical care.

Jun 9, 2022

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Mass Shootings Elsewhere Can Cause Anxiety, Regression In Children In Oregon

Dr. Ajit Jetmalani, a child psychiatrist at Oregon Health & Science University, is urging parents to watch for signs of anxiety and depression in their children.

May 31, 2022

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Oregon Health Authority Starting To Push Behavioral Health Money Out

Concerns linger as state health officials start to distribute funds lawmakers authorized in 2021.

May 31, 2022
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Sheriff Mike Reese, right, and Corrections Health Director Dr. Michael Seale. | MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Audit: Multnomah County Jail Conditions Worse For Black People, Mentally Ill

A new audit said that about half of the people in Multnomah County who need mental health medication reported that they did not get it in a timely fashion or at all.

Apr 28, 2022

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The Oregon Secretary of State's office verified enough signatures to qualify Initiative Petition 34 on psilocybin therapy for the November ballot. | YES ON IP 34 CAMPAIGN

Thousands Of Oregonians Eager To Undergo Psilocybin Treatment

Thousands of people in Oregon are interested in using psilocybin as a mental health treatment under the voter-approved program.

Mar 10, 2022

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A bill to increase the penalties for assaulting hospital workers died on the desk of Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who has long championed equity in mental health services. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

How Hospital Worker Felony Assault Bill Fell Victim To The Short Session 

Interviews shed light on how the House passed a bill with stiffer penalties for assaults on health care workers, but supporters’ last-minute efforts failed in the Senate. The bill had sparked concerns it would cause further criminalization of mental illness.

Mar 10, 2022
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