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Children’s Mental Health, The Pandemic, & The Next Normal

Article June 21, 2021

Children’s Hospital Colorado declared a mental health “state of emergency.” What was the criteria for this state of emergency? The system saw a 90% increase in demand for behavioral health treatment for… Read More

Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Accessing Care In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Interview May 24, 2021

Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP provides thoughts on accessing care for families in need of child and adolescent psychiatry services. She speaks to the role that school systems,… Read More

Telemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder

Article April 6, 2020

Some 21 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder (SUD) related to their use of alcohol, opioids, or other drugs. From 1999 to 2016, the rate… Read More

Leveraging Digital Technology For Better Mental Health Care

Article February 17, 2020

Despite vast improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last half-century, mental illness is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The reasons are many and varied. Among them: a lack of access for… Read More

Primary Care Trends In Behavioral Health

Article February 17, 2020

Dr. Manning provides an update on trends in behavioral health and their impact on primary care. To read about this update and more, check out the 2019 Trends In Behavioral… Read More

How Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?

Article February 10, 2020

Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read More

FCC Unanimously Approves ‘988’ As National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Article February 3, 2020

On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved “988” as the official phone number for suicide prevention. The purpose in having a three-digit phone designation is… Read More

Understanding & Managing Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Interview February 3, 2020

Dr. Croft provides insight into civilian medical and mental health service providers treating veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Croft covers common misconceptions, presenting symptoms, and current evidence-based treatments… Read More

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is A Cost-Effective Intervention For Soldiers At-Risk Of Suicide

Article January 20, 2020

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) is a cost-effective intervention for active-duty soldiers who are at risk of suicide. Using the federal discount rate, it is estimated that the U.S. Department… Read More

Perspectives Of A Caregiver: Stigma & Mental Health Awareness Questions

Interview January 20, 2020

This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions concerning caregiver stigma and public awareness for people who may not… Read More

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