Research

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
April 14, 2023
Workforce

Knowledge base: Behavioral health workforce licensure in Oklahoma

Understanding the licensure process for behavioral health professionals is an important starting point for policy solutions that increase access to care for Oklahomans with mental health and substance use treatment needs.

Read More
February 9, 2023
Integrated Care
Workforce
Parity

Accessing behavioral health providers through private insurance in Oklahoma

We found that health insurance networks offer poor access to the state’s behavioral health care providers — a barrier to care for more than 2 million Oklahomans with these plans.

Read More
December 16, 2022
Workforce

Surveying Oklahoma’s behavioral health workforce

To better understand the accessibility of Oklahoma's workforce, Healthy Minds conducted a survey of Oklahoma's licensed behavioral health care providers.

Read More
November 16, 2022
Youth & Schools

Opportunities for expanding school-based mental health interventions

Targeted interventions anchored within a comprehensive multi-tiered system of supports framework are crucial to the well-being of youth in our state.

Read More
October 27, 2022
Substance Use

Data snapshot: Methamphetamine in Oklahoma

The co-use of methamphetamine and opioids (including fentanyl) has resulted in a significant increase in overdose deaths involving both substances in Oklahoma.

Read More
August 24, 2022
Public Safety
Criminal Justice

A primer on 988 in Oklahoma

The rollout of 988 in Oklahoma coincides with the launch of a comprehensive crisis response system that includes mobile crisis responders and in-person emergency centers.

Read More
July 19, 2022
Integrated Care
Workforce
Stigma

Aging and mental health in Oklahoma

As Oklahoma’s population ages, the need for effective behavioral health systems and services for older Oklahomans will continue increasing.

Read More
June 15, 2022
Public Safety
Stigma

Supporting first responder mental wellness

First responders have experienced rising mental distress, with implications for the future of these professions and safety in Oklahoma.

Read More
April 29, 2022
Integrated Care

Suicide prevention in primary care

To become a leader in suicide prevention, Oklahoma must ensure widespread screening, early intervention protocols, and provider training in primary and general healthcare settings.

Read More
February 22, 2022
Youth & Schools

Children’s mental health research series: Prevention and early intervention

In this report, we examine the current state of Oklahoma’s array of promotion, prevention, and early intervention services.

Read More
No results found.

Try selecting a different category to see the latest research and analysis from Healthy Minds.