Several state agencies and private providers support youth mental health. In general, the state’s largest investments have been made through school health programs, community mental health centers, and TennCare.
Continue reading2022 Census Data on Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
Between 2021 and 2022, Tennessee’s uninsured rate declined overall and across most demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2025 Recommended Budget
Compared to current law, Gov. Lee’s budget reflects lower-than-expected tax collections and proposes new spending and tax cuts for FYs 2024-2025 — mostly funded by previously unallocated recurring revenues and a large FY 2023 surplus.
Continue readingChild and Adolescent Mental Health in Tennessee
A growing share of adolescents report poor mental health, symptoms of depression, and attempting suicide. Youth suicide death rates have also increased.
Continue reading2021 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to experience differences in income level, poverty rates, health insurance status, and educational attainment.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
Men, Hispanics, younger adults, the unemployed, and people with less education and income are the most likely to be uninsured in Tennessee.
Continue reading2020 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
On average, Middle Tennessee’s urban counties have the state’s highest education and income and the lowest poverty and uninsured rates.
Continue readingIncome, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee in 2020
Census Bureau estimates show Tennessee lagged the U.S. on income, poverty, education, and health insurance coverage in 2020.
Continue readingHow Medical Debt Affects Health
Research shows medical debt can affect health outcomes, exacerbate already poor outcomes, and worsen existing health disparities.
Continue reading2019 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
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