DOH: More children, teenagers in Washington struggling with mental health issues – KXLY

OLYMPIA, Wash. — New data from the Washington Department of Health showed more children and teens are seeking medical help to cope with mental health issues during the pandemic. Based on early information collected by the DOH’s behavioral health group, the number of young people ages 5 to 17 seeking emergency medical assistance for suicidal ideation, suspected suicide attempts, psychological...

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SoftBank leads mental health startup Cerebral’s $300M round, propelling valuation to $4.8B

Launched just two years ago, startup Cerebral is growing rapidly, propelled by increased demand for behavioral health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company banked $300 million in a series C round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to invest in new service offerings and accelerate value-based care arrangements with health plans.

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