Kentucky health desk
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Kentucky agencies announced a Medicaid benefit for adults with serious mental illness, with support for housing, work, education and medication management.
September 26, 2026 · Source: Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services
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September 26, 2026
Kentucky Today reports Kentucky secured nearly $17 million in federal SAMHSA grants for five behavioral health projects, including crisis and youth psychosis efforts.
Primary source: Kentucky Today
September 26, 2026
WUKY / Kentucky Lantern reports Kentucky will receive $17 million in SAMHSA funding for 988, youth mental health, addiction recovery and early psychosis programs.
Primary source: WUKY / Kentucky Lantern
September 26, 2026
University of Kentucky trial studies maintenance TMS or ECT options for people with treatment-resistant depression who achieved remission through ECT.
Primary source: UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science
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