At Blackbird Health, we understand that timely access to mental health care is not just important, it's crucial—especially for our young patients. A troubling national average shows that it can take 11 years* from the initial signs of a mental health concern for treatment to begin, often at a point when the condition has significantly worsened. This delay is a challenge we are actively working to overcome.

As educators, you pour your heart and soul into nurturing the next generation. You strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. But what happens when learning differences create roadblocks that start to create mental health challenges? Understanding the intricate connection between these two is crucial for unlocking each student's full potential. I’ve spent decades delving into how learning differences impact the co-conditions of children’s mental health and I’d like to offer some insights for how it plays out in your classroom.

Blackbird Health is pleased to welcome Michael Tang, MD, MBA as our new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Tang joined the organization on March 2, 2026, bringing deep clinical expertise and leadership experience in integrated behavioral health.

Today's devastating school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has deeply shaken communities and hearts nationwide. We at Blackbird Health want to acknowledge how this tragic event may be impacting all of us—both professionally and personally—specifically because we may support children, families, educators, pediatricians, and colleagues affected by it. In this moment, it’s vital we care for ourselves as attentively as we care for others. Please share and use these resources as needed.

Under the leadership of Nicole Garber, MD and Chief Medical Officer, Blackbird Health has reviewed its medical policies and identified the need to update lab testing guidelines to ensure precision, clinical relevance, and alignment with the highest standard of care.