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Therapist Risk Management Strategies for Stalking
by Dr. Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist Help for the Helping Professional: Risk Management Strategies The success of psychotherapy is correlated with the attachment between client ... Read More
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6 Celebrities Working to Destigmatize Mental Health Concerns
6 Celebrity Mental Health Advocates (and What They’re Up To) People of all ages look up to celebrities and give special attention to their opinions and influence. Some public figures ... Read More
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Best Practices for Responding to Therapy Referrals
Best Practices for Responding to Therapy Referrals Therapy referrals are an essential part of the success of many behavioral health organizations and practices. Through your referral sources, ... Read More
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Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: An Introduction for Clinicians
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: An Introduction for Clinicians January 8, 2021 • By Dr. Fabiana Franco, PhD, DAAETS by Dr. Fabiana Franco, PhD, DAEETS Simple trauma describes ... Read More
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Study: Many Youth Seeking Therapy Want to Discuss Spirituality
Regular attendance of religious services has declined with time, according to data from Gallup. Yet many Americans still say spirituality is an important part of their life. Over half (51%) ... Read More
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The Long-Lasting Mental Health Effects of Family Separation
Since the United States Department of Justice announced its “Zero Tolerance Policy for Criminal Illegal Entry,” over 2,000 children have been separated from their guardians. Affected ... Read More
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Improving Quality of Life for People Who Have Dementia
Dementia is a group of conditions involving a loss of brain function. Dementia can affect memory, cognition, and executive function. In advanced stage dementia, it often becomes impossible ... Read More
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Even Dogs Sometimes Need Anxiety Medication
As anyone who’s ever lived with a dog can attest, dogs’ emotions are complex and occasionally bewildering. And for some dogs, emotions are overwhelming. Whether they’re tearing ... Read More
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Can Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Adults?
The role of video games (particularly violent ones) in aggression is an ongoing subject of scientific debate. Most research has focused on the effects of video games on children and adolescents. ... Read More
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Study Explores Interventions for Stigma-Based Bullying
Bullying based on stigma or discrimination can be especially harmful. Bullies may target a child for their weight, religion, disability, or other traits. A Developmental Review study ... Read More
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Are Children Overprescribed Psychiatric Medications?
The number of children taking psychiatric medications has been rising over the last few decades. In 2014, the National Center for Health Statistics estimated 1 in 13 U.S. children between ... Read More
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Many American Doctors Say They Are Depressed or Burned Out
Many American doctors report being depressed or burned out, according to Medscape’s 2018 National Physician Burnout and Depression Report. Female physicians reported higher rates of burnout ... Read More
