The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems has changed its name to the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare to better reflect the type of services its members offer to patients.

The association's board of trustees voted to approve the name change in fall 2017, but the rebranding officially took place Monday. One reason for the name change was the board believed the new brand better reflected the group's mission to advocate for behavioral healthcare, and represent providers who deliver care to people with mental health and substance use disorders.

"Today, our country's behavioral healthcare challenges seem greater than ever," NABH CEO Mark Covall said. "The opioid crisis, high rate of suicide and spate of mass shootings remind us every day why our members are critical players in America's healthcare continuum. Our nation's behavioral health needs are as complex as they are numerous. That's why we decided our association's name should better reflect all our members and the comprehensive range of services they provide."

The announcement came on the first day of the association's annual meeting, held this week in Washington, D.C. http://bit.ly/2tWLj92

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