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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 23, 2026--

Night owls get a bad rep, but it might be time to leave that shame behind.

About 40% of patients in Texas state hospitals have been admitted for more than a year, according to state data shared Wednesday. Long stays can mean people have to wait longer for mental and behavioral health services.

Families and experts tell KSAT, the biggest core issue when it comes to kids mental health is that there are not enough mental health workers. That's especially true in psychiatric hospitals.