OPINION | It’s Time to Start Talking About Meaningful Recovery From Psychotic Illnesses
A neuroscientist shares how psychosis affected her family — she says society must begin talking about psychosis and recovery.
An Initiative Linking People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Mental Health Care
Former commissioner discusses innovation and the importance of connecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to mental health care
OPINION | It’s Time for Mental Health Parity in America’s Schools
“The history of health education in schools is as long as the history of modern medicine itself,” Clayton Becker writes. “The same cannot be said for mental health.”
Dr. Dennis Morrison on Mental Health Technologies and Augmented Intelligence
Dr. Dennis Morrison says 988 and Covid-19 helped spark interest in and support of technological innovation in the behavioral health field. He shares some of the latest innovations while cautioning that tech is designed to augment, not replace, care.
How Holoportation Might Be the Next Step in Telemedicine
Sue Murray explores how holoportation — virtual 3D teleportation in real-time — can advance mental health care.
Peer Recovery Coach Says “Stigma of MAT Persists in the Recovery Community”
Veronica is an award-winning peer recovery coach, helping people navigate the challenges she faced. When asked what or who she credits for her recovery, Veronica doesn’t hesitate to say ongoing MAT and caring recovery coaches, but, she lowers her voice, her colleagues don’t know.
Tom Betlach on Medicaid and 988
Tom Betlach shares how collaboration between Medicaid and offices of behavioral health can bring about system change.
Building Equitable Crisis Care and How the U.S. Needs National Standards
Psychiatrists Dr. Debra A. Pinals and Dr. Charles Browning share their recommendations on building equitable and accessible crisis care — and the medical clearance and anti-racism tools that can help.
Across the Aisle: How Personal Experience Has Shaped Legislative Fight For Parity
Insurance expert on how personal stories, like Rosemary Kennedy’s, have propelled bipartisan mental health parity law.
Dr. Joiner Talks Screen Time and How Teens Need Diverse Activities
Leading expert on suicide says it isn't social media or screen time per se that’s the problem for teens, but a lack of diversity of activities may be.