Demand for behavioral health services has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides fears of the virus itself, job losses and financial difficulties are increasing anxiety while social isolation from quarantine and stay-at-home orders are leading to a rise in depression symptoms. These difficulties are also leading to an increase in suicidal behaviors and substance misuse.…
In our previous blog post on hiring a partner for your independent behavioral health practice, we looked at how you should consider your goals for the partnership, its impact on your business, and your compensation offers. Once you’ve decided you want to hire another therapist, or bring on another business partner, and what to offer…
Serious mental health incidents, from suicide attempts to drug overdoses to disruptive behavior, can prompt emergency calls that bring law enforcement officers to the scene. However, individuals with untreated serious mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed while being approached or stopped by law enforcement than other civilians, according to the non-profit…
You’ve finally fulfilled your dream of opening your own private behavioral health counseling practice. Congratulations! Once you have a smoothly running practice, you may start thinking about hiring a partner or two. This is quite a common idea—many independent therapists and counselors participate in a group practice. Here’s what you need to know before you…
Florida is facing numerous behavioral health struggles, including limited mental health resources, the effects of social distancing, and an ongoing opioid crisis. Here are some of the major behavioral health stories out of Florida in recent weeks. 1. Many Floridians Lack Behavioral Health Care Access New research from Mental Health America shows that Florida is…
The misuse of drugs and alcohol sometimes is referred to as drug and alcohol “abuse.” Many government agencies centered on addiction use the term in their names. This includes the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Faces & Voices of Recovery and the Recovery Research Institute of…
Virtual care was already growing in popularity before the COVID-19 pandemic drove even more providers online to reduce the need for in-person visits and onsite staff. As normal services resume, however, there is uncertainty whether the boom in telehealth and remote work will last, or will face a decline after the end of the public…
Behavioral health concerns, from depression to OCD to addiction, have been increasing due to fears of disease, social isolation, and limited activities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, new research shows that young adults may be disproportionately affected. This includes an increase in suicide ideation. What New CDC Data Show About Suicide in Young Adults…
Like many parts of the nation, Utah is seeing mental health effects from the COVID-19 public health emergency, while also struggling with opioid misuse. However, Utah is bucking national trends in other ways. Check out some of the behavioral health news stories making headlines in Utah. Federal Grant to Southern Utah University Could Help Rural…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder that can cause increased levels of hyperactive, impulsive behavior. Individuals with ADHD may find it difficult to sit still or focus on a task for extended periods. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in children, with about 9.4 percent of U.S. children diagnosed. ADHD affects about…