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Stay up to date with the latest behavioral health news. Here you’ll find information about mental health and substance use issues, answers to questions you may have about therapy, and more.

Dementia Together Resources, SPECAL and Memory Cafe

Walking the dementia journey...together

Dementia. A word that is still too often…
dementia, Alzheimer's
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Self-care, or is it actually self-indulgence?

We have all heard the saying, “You can’t pour…
self-care
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Beyond punishment: The case for compassionate approaches in motivating behavioral change

IntroductionIn our interactions—whether personal…
substance use, compassion, behavior change
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Make your dreams come true... if you are willing to do grief work

Dealing with loss and grief takes courage, more…
grief
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Finding support: Al-Anon and Alateen

The first time I ever heard about Al-Anon was…
substance use
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Treatment-Resistant Depression

TMS for treatment-resistant depression—achieving remission is possible

Treatment-resistant depression is depression that…
depression, treatment
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Making sense of Medicare

Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or…
Medicare
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Logo for 2e Psychology, a practice specializing in evaluation of gifted and twice-exceptional children

Identifying and serving twice-exceptional (2e) and gifted children

Who are twice-exceptional (2e) children and…
twice-exceptional children, gifted children
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Did COVID-19 help break the therapy stigma?

As therapists, my colleagues and I got a lot of…
therapy, COVID-19, stigma
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What to think about when choosing a therapist

Choosing a therapist who’s right for you is an…
counseling, therapy, qualifications
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Understanding provider credentials, degrees, and professional licensure

Professional programs and credentialing bodies…
licensure, credentials, qualifications
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Counselor and child high fiving in a room with toys.

How can I be sure my child will benefit from therapy?

If you’ve decided to pursue therapy for your…
children, therapy, play therapy
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Anxiety

Anxiety is your body’s response to stress. It’s a…
anxiety, therapy
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Substance use

Substance use is a serious public health problem…
addiction, substance use, treatment
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Depression

Depression has a variety of causes, including…
depression, medication, therapy, treatment
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Is behavioral health care covered by insurance?

Finding and connecting to mental health or…
insurance
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What is counseling?

Counseling is a way for you to address any…
counseling, therapy
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How do I know if my child might need therapy or psychological testing?

When should I seek counseling for my child?…
children, therapy, psychological testing
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