The versatility and effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in treating various populations continues to be validated by research in the field. Opportunities for change exist in the responses to youthful offenders, with research supporting a treatment philosophy versus one of punishment. The Office of Juvenile...
Ever-changing challenges in this modern era, such as post-pandemic reintegration into work and school and the battle over technology, place many more challenges on families. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) reports that the need for family therapy continues to rise, with a 50-fold...
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a treatment option developed for children who have experienced a traumatic event and suffer symptoms consistent with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that more than two-thirds of children identify that...
Technological advancement in this digital age creates an ever-changing landscape for mental healthcare. There has never been a greater need for psychologists to have new and innovative means to reach people struggling with increased psychological distress. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on...
Historically, diagnosing mental illness is not like diagnosing other chronic diseases. MRIs, X-rays, nor EKGs can detect the presence of a psychiatric illness. As recent as 2012, psychiatric professionals have claimed that identifying a mental illness is more “subjective.” The American Psychological Association reported in...
Good mental health is the buzz in this post-pandemic world. Everywhere you turn, there is evidence of the focus on mental health. In June of 2022, the Federal government passed legislation that would reauthorize and expand behavioral health programs. Technology allows people to access mental health...