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Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates Poised As The Solution For The NCAA's 2024 Mental Health Care Legislations

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In recent years, the data surrounding mental health concerns on college campuses has risen to alarming levels. A 2022 follow-up study revealed that 30% of college athletes still struggle with persistently high levels of mental health concerns. This troubling statistic is reinforced by the personal anecdotes shared by athletes during The Loud Silence special and the highest recorded suicide rate in 2022, underscoring the ongoing and concerning surge in mental health issues across the landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates, an organization providing full-service mental health care to college athletes, sheds light on the new mental health legislations proposed by the Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA and their program being the solution for many institutions.
  • The recent data underscores the insufficiency of existing mental health resources across the country and emphasizes the necessity for improved guidelines that place mental health at the forefront.
  • Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates has been diligent in verifying that its comprehensive mental health care program encompasses vital components of these mandates.
  • These include mental health screenings for all athletes and facilitated connections to licensed therapists providing a supportive mental health environment.

Advocacy Organizations Applaud Governor Newsom on Signing AB1412 to Eliminate Borderline Personality Disorder Stigma

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

This represents a victory for BPD clients and advocacy organizations including the bill's sponsor, California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA), Emotions Matter, and the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder.

Key Points: 
  • This represents a victory for BPD clients and advocacy organizations including the bill's sponsor, California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA), Emotions Matter, and the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder.
  • Approximately 1.6% of the U. S. population is affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD), a highly stigmatized mental illness characterized by emotional dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality.
  • "Passing AB1412 demonstrates the power of grassroots advocacy to engage in legislative efforts to increase BPD education," commented Abby Ingber, Executive Director of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder.
  • The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder is a 501c3 non-profit organization to provide education, decrease stigma, promote research, and enhance the quality of life of those affected by BPD.

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Takes Historic Step In Athlete's Mental Health Care by Partnering with Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates

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Friday, September 29, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA) aimed at prioritizing mental health care for student-athletes across the conference. CIAA is the first conference of the NCAA Division II to partner with CBHA.

Key Points: 
  • Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA) has entered a groundbreaking partnership with the CIAA to prioritize mental health care for all student-athletes in the conference.
  • This historic collaboration marks the first of its kind in NCAA Division II, with CBHA leading the way in comprehensive mental health care for athletes.
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA) aimed at prioritizing mental health care for student-athletes across the conference.
  • Founded with a mission to redefine mental health care standards, CBHA addresses the mental health needs of collegiate athletes by proactively reaching out to them on a quarterly basis.

Collegiate Mental Health Start-Up Signs More Than 15 Universities in First Month

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Friday, July 28, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA), the innovative start-up dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care for student-athletes, has achieved a significant milestone by securing partnerships with over 15 prestigious universities nationwide in its inaugural month of operations.

Key Points: 
  • Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA) is revolutionizing mental health care for student-athletes, signing more than 15 prestigious universities within its first month.
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA), the innovative start-up dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care for student-athletes, has achieved a significant milestone by securing partnerships with over 15 prestigious universities nationwide in its inaugural month of operations.
  • The discussion and studies of prevalent mental health concerns in college institutions, including notable studies in collegiate athletics , continue to detail the pressing need for comprehensive mental health care solutions.
  • "To do that, we need to be one of the top 5 mental health providers in the world.

OPEN MINDS To Present At California Council Of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA) - Provider Sustainability Forum: Emerging Business Trends In Behavioral Health Non-Profits

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Attendees will hear from the OPEN MINDS industry experts Richard Louis, III, Vice President West Region, and Ray Wolfe, JD, Senior Associate at two sessions.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees will hear from the OPEN MINDS industry experts Richard Louis, III, Vice President West Region, and Ray Wolfe, JD, Senior Associate at two sessions.
  • Mr. Louis will present, Business Management Best Practices for Specialty Provider Organizations to Prepare for CalAIM.
  • As a former psychiatric hospital administrator, Mr. Louis brings over 30 years behavioral health administration, business, and service line development experience to OPEN MINDS.
  • Before joining OPEN MINDS, Mr. Wolfe served in a 22-year tenure with Pittsburgh Mercy Health System in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

MEDIA ALERT: WEBINAR: Improving the Quality of Behavioral Health and Addictions Services in California

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Greenspace Health and the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA) are excited to announce their first educational webinar, Improving the Quality of Behavioral Health and Addictions Services in California.

Key Points: 
  • Greenspace Health and the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA) are excited to announce their first educational webinar, Improving the Quality of Behavioral Health and Addictions Services in California.
  • Greenspace transforms mental health systems by improving the way that behavioral health and addictions services are accessed, measured and delivered.
  • CBHA is a statewide association of non-profit agencies dedicated to providing mental health and substance use disorder programs and services to those in need across the state of California.
  • CBHA is dedicated to the proposition that the people of California deserve a rational and comprehensive community-based behavioral health system that is adequately funded to serve those in need.