The recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first […]
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In today’s Age of Insecurity, crises are universal and require alliances between medicine, technology, government agencies, and NGOs. One organization, Health Tech Without Borders, has harnessed the power of telehealth and social media to provide vital services to those in need. Through text-based communication, their volunteers have facilitated thousands of telemedicine visits in crisis zones.
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Discover the exciting intersection of mental health and social media, where therapists are taking over TikTok and providing insightful and accessible advice. Explore the transformative potential of a globally successful platform and the role it plays in expanding access to culturally competent therapists.
TikTok Becomes a Mental Health Hub by Elsie Ramsey Read More »
Overturning State Licensing Laws is a Life or Death Issue for Patients” exposes the crucial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health services in the United States. With 41% of adults reporting anxiety and/or depressive disorder symptoms in 2021, it is clear that access to treatment is more important than ever. This article advocates for permanent changes to outdated state licensing laws that are preventing many patients from receiving the care they desperately need.
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Reality rehab is a genre that’s exploded in recent years; I’ve probably watched every episode of every season of the addiction docu-series “Intervention”. Many of us also indulge in the deliciously guilty pleasure of reality prison shows…is it fair to suggest we consider the possibility that our embrace of addiction and mental illness media has its roots in the darker rituals of freak shows? […] I suspect that as we become a society more aware of the prevalence and exquisite suffering caused by serious mental illness, our entertainment tastes will change.
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