Student mental health crisis worsening nationwide

1. 1 in 5 high school students considered suicide within last year, CDC says Full story 2. The size of 4 big payers’ behavioral provider networks Full story 3. Cherry Health to place Narcan vending machines in Michigan Full story 4. How 4 health systems fill gaps in behavioral…

New VR App Challenges Gamers
to Take On Mental Health

IVRHA.ORG We are currently working on using VR for mental health and well-being and how therapy sessions between two in a virtual area can help people. Here is an interesting article by IVRHA that talks about this. – JR First-of-its-kind…

CDC report shows concerning increases in sadness and exposure to violence among teen girls and LGBQ+ youth

Center for Disease Control Schools can offer a critical lifeline for students facing trauma New trend data from CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) reveal that teen girls and teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ+) are…

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Embark Behavioral Health Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. But for many, the holiday can be stressful, especially for singles, those mourning lost love, or anyone who may be unhappy with the status of their relationship. This year,…

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Could One Factor Explain All of These Psychological Disorders?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP What are the things you can and cannot control? And how much do these matter to your overall sense of well-being? A new theory of psychological disorders proposes that it is not just what you…

Research on Therapeutic Cannabis Lags Public Embrace

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Black History Month

Learning about the history of systemic racism during Black History Month – and all year – in the mental health system and movement and how it harms Black communities in the US and around the world is key for creating…

CVS launches virtual mental healthcare services

Written by Paige Haeffele CVS Health launched new virtual care options offering primary care and mental health services to Aetna members.  The program can be used for scheduling appointments and 24/7 access to treatment for common illnesses and infections, according to a…

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