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Across the state, Idaho is grappling with the challenge of providing adequate behavioral health services amidst a clinician shortage. Meanwhile, policymakers and law enforcement are diligently working to curb substance misuse and mitigate overdose fatalities. This overview highlights significant developments in Idaho’s effort to enhance drug treatment and mental health services Idaho Plans to Increase…
Cancer can be a devastating, life-changing diagnosis that can cause mental and emotional distress. In fact, about one-third of cancer patients experience mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. Let’s look at some connections between cancer and mental health that behavioral health providers should be aware of. This can help prepare behavioral health…
Social media has revolutionized entertainment, business operations, and even healthcare. However, experts have warned of numerous drawbacks and trade-offs that come with the use of social media. Anxiety over current events With social media, news travels faster than ever. As platforms compete for views (and ad revenue), users are bombarded with news stories from around…
Ohio is seeing a surging demand for behavioral health services, straining the state’s public and private resources. At the same time, there are opportunities to meet these needs in a variety of ways. If you are a behavioral health or substance abuse treatment provider in Ohio, here is a roundup of related news stories. Ohio’s…
Getting a better night’s sleep often means understanding what is preventing sleep, and how to overcome it. If you or your clients struggle with insomnia, here are three common sleep difficulties, and recommended therapeutic techniques that may help. (Much of this information comes from the self-help workbook, Quiet Your Mind & Get to Sleep, by…
When you think of a behavioral health client with an eating disorder, what comes to mind? Most people picture a teenage girl, perhaps a college student in her 20s. First of all, this image is not entirely inaccurate. More women than men are diagnosed with eating disorders, especially anorexia and binge eating disorder. The Centers…
Mental health experts in Texas are seeking to alleviate demand for health services in the state’s rural areas. Meanwhile, the state is struggling with a synetheic overdose crisis that has affected large portions of the nation. Here’s a look at these, and other, behavioral health stories in Texas. Rural Libraries in Texas Offer Mental Health…
When we think of wearable health technology, most of us think of physical health—pedometers that count steps, insulin pumps, heart monitors, and so on. But wearables also have a role to play in behavioral health. Many digital mental health apps and devices are still in development or pilot stages. However, they have shown promise in…
Gender identity has become an increasingly prominent topic in recent years, including within the realm of behavioral and mental health. Generally, gender identify is defined as a personal sense of one’s own gender, which may or may not correlate to one’s biological sex. Regardless of sex, a person may have a separate, internal feeling of…
Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnosis or hypnotic suggestion, is a state of greater focus and concentration, almost like a trance. Usually a person experiences hypnosis with the guidance of a specialist who uses verbal cues and mental images. A person under hypnosis may feel relaxed and more open to suggestions. However, this does not mean…