As a therapist, I'm impressed by how convincingly a bot powered by artificial intelligence can reproduce the responses of a human therapist. But I am also reminded of how special and uniquthe process of psychotherapy is for a human therapist and patient.
A deep look at therapy. The mental health crisis for North Carolina kids. And drug overdose deaths were virtually unchanged last year – again claiming more than 100,000 lives.
Three in four people who take antidepressants drugs don't get complete relief – and then are often categorized as having “treatment-resistant depression.” Many patients are demoralized by the notion that their depression is “incurable.” But what if they're trying the wrong treatment?
The importance of culturally responsive therapists. The uneven push to provide mental health care for NFL players. And my thoughts on how gun violence keeps being blamed on the mentally ill, instead of politicians.
Developments are happening rapidly in the world of psychedelic research and commercial development. We spoke with Josh Hardman, founder of the consultancy firm Psychedelic Alpha, and Dick Simon, co-founder and CEO of Sensorium Therapeutics, to unpack it all.
Virtual Reality isn't just for fun and games, it can also be a form of treatment for mental health disorders. Black school psychologists – a rarity across the country – are working to increase their numbers, to make a difference for Black kids.
An interview with the CEO of Cerebral, the virtual mental health company that experienced explosive growth in its valuation and business and is now recalibrating and dealing with legal challenges.
A new Netflix series, How to Change Your Mind, based on Michael Pollan's book takes an in-depth look at psychedelics. Americans are taking more psychiatric medications than ever. Also: a study on trauma experienced by urban librarians, and a mental health checklist for college freshmen.
Saving lives among the macho of Wyoming. What is maladaptive daydreaming? And a bit of adventure can be good for kids.
New research explores what baby teeth can tell us about a child's mental health. A new urgent care service for mental health opening in Detroit. And do laws against interstate therapy limit freedom of speech?
Some cases that you encounter as a psychotherapist you never forget. In 1986, as a trainee at the Infant-Parent Program, I worked with a family that almost broke my heart. Fortunately, I had an excellent teacher and mentor: Jeree Pawl.
Narcissism as a topic is breaking out on TikTok with billions of page views. The NarcTok community is teeming with therapists and "healers" of all kinds, along with self-identified survivors.
When should sorrow be considered sickness? Historian Jonathan Sadowsky ponders this question as he explores the history of depression treatments.
Skiing across miles of snowy Swedish terrain while your compatriots cheer you on helps prevent anxiety. A new mental health startup is virtually connecting Latinos in Iowa with therapists in Latin America. And a Denver-based supportive housing program is saving taxpayers money.
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