Behavioral Health Initiatives

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder

Mental health — equally as important as physical health — refers to an individual’s cognitive, behavioral and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel and behave. An estimated 44 million adults live with a mental illness, yet nearly 60% don’t receive treatment in a given year. This section explores and provides resources to address behavioral health and substance use disorders.

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DSS Invites Rural Health Organizations To Upcoming RHTP Webinar Series

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Benefit And Trust: Mercy Southeast Provides Building Blocks To Improve Maternal-Child Health

April 15, 2026

Benefit And Trust: Mercy Southeast Provides Building Blocks To Improve Maternal-Child Health

As part of the Missouri Hospital Association’s Hospital Benefit and Public Trust Campaign, a new story featuring Mercy Southeast’s Building Blocks…
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MHA Helps Build Missouri’s Health Care Workforce Pipeline Through Events, Resources

April 15, 2026

MHA Helps Build Missouri’s Health Care Workforce Pipeline Through Events, Resources

Strengthening Missouri’s health care workforce starts with early exposure among students, strong partnerships and clear pathways into health careers…
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April 15, 2026

AbbVie Sues To Restrict 340B Definition Of Patient

AbbVie filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration to challenge how…
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April 14, 2026

New MHA Committee Helps Strengthen Quality And Safety Performance Across Missouri’s Care Settings

As Missouri’s hospitals navigate the health care landscape and conduct continuous improvement cycles to meet the needs of patients and communities,…
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