Continue exploring valuable insights and resources on mental health, addiction treatment, and behavioral health topics. Find more expert advice, stories, and strategies to inspire personal growth and professional success
As the behavioral health field undergoes rapid transformation, electronic health record (EHR) systems are becoming increasingly vital in meeting the growing demand for mental health services. The future of behavioral health EHR is not only about embracing cutting-edge technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) but also about enhancing interoperability, improving return on investment (ROI), and keeping…
Read More
Did you know that June is recognized as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month, with June 27 designated as National PTSD Awareness Day and PTSD Screening Day? About 6 in 100 people will experience PTSD at some point, according to the National Center for PTSD, within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The American Psychological…
Read More
By now, there’s little doubt that social media can affect our mental and physical health. With 90 percent of U.S. teens saying they are active on social media and 68 percent of Americans overall using at least one social media platform, these effects are widespread. Research has found numerous ways that social media usage can…
Read More
By now, it’s common knowledge that physical and mental health are closely linked. And most of us know that sleep is a crucial link between the two—even if we don’t get as much as we need! Many mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders come with sleep disturbances, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is no exception. Here…
Read More
Behavioral health can be a difficult field, particularly because each client is a unique individual with different health factors. Treating behavioral health problems usually requires a combination of strategies. In many cases, mental health concerns are connected to a person’s executive functioning. Therapists may help their clients improve their outcomes by incorporating executive functioning strategies…
Read More
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that typically includes abnormal social behavior with restricted and repetitive behaviors. ASD is often the result of a variety of factors, including genetic, environmental, and developmental. Because autism is considered a “spectrum,” individuals can vary widely in their symptoms and severity. The range of symptoms,…
Read More
More than 10 percent of U.S. veterans have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD), slightly above the rate in the general population. Male veterans aged 18-25 years have the most significant rates. Alcohol and marijuana are some of the most popular substances that veterans use. However, smoking and misuse of legal prescription medications…
Read More
South Carolina lawmakers, agencies, and health providers are working to improve behavioral health across the state. Here are some of the biggest concerns and stories from across the state. Mental Health School Counselors Increase in South Carolina, but Other Professionals Still Needed South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in January reported that…
Read More
The teenage years are often full of experimentation and pushing boundaries. While some of their choices can be harmless in the long run, such as a drastically different hair color, others can have serious consequences, such as substance use. Because of the potential harms of substance use disorder (SUD), behavioral health providers who work with…
Read More
Vaping—inhaling a heated, aerosolized liquid through a specially designed device—has become more popular among adolescents than traditional cigarettes. The liquid used in vaping devices may contain nicotine, illicit drugs, or flavoring. The effects of vaping on young people is not yet well known. However, public and behavioral health experts are concerned that it could lead…
Read More