Salma Health emerged from stealth with an $80 million Series A to build an integrated Brain Health Center of Excellence model that combines advanced diagnostics, rapid-acting interventions, and continuous care coordination under one roof. The round was co-led by Mubadala Capital and ARCH Venture Partners, with participation from Lingotto Horizon and others.

Senior living is in the middle of one of the most complex revenue environments in its history. Record M&A activity has reshaped portfolios and leadership structures. Revenue accountability has moved up the organizational chart. And the tools, teams, and decisions required to drive sustainable growth now touch marketing, sales, operations, and capital — all at once.

Accordingly, one message from the SMASH community has been consistent:

Becker’s Behavioral Health highlights three early 2026 transactions that signal continued deal activity and illustrate how valuation drivers differ by setting and acuity. The roundup notes that behavioral health M&A accelerated in 2025 (104 publicly announced transactions, up from 73 in 2024) and points to 2026 deals spanning inpatient pediatrics, autism services, and managed behavioral healthcare.

A new national consumer survey highlighted in Business Insider Markets finds that Americans are broadly open to using AI in behavioral health only when it comes with transparency and safeguards. The report says 77% believe patients should always be informed when AI is involved in their care, and 76% say it’s important for providers to meet international AI certification standards (including ISO-aligned frameworks).

Summary of Harvard Business Review | February 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping marketing in two fundamental ways: how consumers discover brands and how purchasing decisions are made. Rather than simply serving as another marketing tool, AI is transforming the structure of the customer journey itself, compressing traditional pathways and redefining how visibility and influence are earned.

In this compelling episode of Happiness On Demand with Dr. Joan Neehall, renowned couples therapist Dr. Stan Tatkin, co-founder of the PACT Institute, explores the neuroscience behind healthy, lasting relationships. Drawing on the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT), Dr. Tatkin explains why secure attachment alone isn’t enough—and why couples must cultivate secure functioning to build resilience and long-term stability.

Bradford Health Services announced it has acquired Parkdale Center, an addiction treatment provider based in Chesterton, Indiana, marking Bradford’s expansion into the Midwest. Parkdale is known for its specialized Professionals Program, serving healthcare providers, attorneys, executives, aviation professionals, first responders, and other licensed professionals seeking confidential treatment and long-term recovery support.

A recent KSAT report highlights a growing but often overlooked epidemic of substance use disorders (SUDs) among older adults, emphasizing that current demographics and clinical patterns are changing. According to 2022 American Psychological Association data, approximately 1 in 11 adults over age 60 meets criteria for a substance abuse disorder, signaling a significant public health concern that has not received proportional attention.

Dozens of advocates testified on February 18 at the Connecticut state Capitol in support of new legislation that would authorize the creation of overdose prevention centers (OPCs) — also called supervised consumption sites or safe injection facilities — making Connecticut one of the few U.S. states to adopt them.

What the bill proposes: