Bay Area Clinical Associates

09/03/2025

Many are unaware social media algorithms prioritize ragebait and clickbait posts.

Social media has a powerful impact on teens and their overall mental health: how can we protect teen mental health in the digital age.?

08/27/2025

Expert advice and research identifies advantages and disadvantages to giving smartphones to children before age 14.

Summary: There are a variety of pros and cons for smartphones for kids under age 14. The pros and cons depend on factors unique to the child and their family, and revolve around issues related to education, communication, safety, mental health, and personal responsibility. Key Points: National polls...

08/19/2025

AI chatbots have been known to encourage dangerous or delusional thinking.

If an AI chatbot can replace a human therapist, it would dramatically change mental health care. How close are we?

08/15/2025

East Bay Behavioral Health professionals,

Join us at the BACA Berkeley office on Thursday, 8/21 for a conversation with Raven and Leonard of the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. Together, we will learn more about their work advocating for victims of crime and the overlap with the behavioral health field.

See you there!

08/14/2025

Do AI chatbots encourage delusional thinking?

If an AI chatbot can replace a human therapist, it would dramatically change mental health care. How close are we?

08/13/2025

We're talking about AI chatbots as if they can replace humans. Is that true? How about as a therapist?

If an AI chatbot can replace a human therapist, it would dramatically change mental health care. How close are we?

08/04/2025

Ten years ago, therapy apps were brand new, and now, after they’ve been around for a while, tested by millions of users, many people who use these apps – or are considering giving them a try – wonder if they’re effective enough.

Using a therapy app for mental health is common, but what if you need support beyond the app? How do you know when you need more help?

07/30/2025

Heavy social media use among 14-year-olds is associated with low self-esteem and experiencing bullying an online harassment.

Should teens have smartphones at school? Before we decide, let's learn how much time they actually spend on them during a typical school day.

07/28/2025

South Bay community members,

Catch up with Good Samaritan Hospital's Director of Behavioral Health, Stacie Russell, this Friday from 11-12:30 at the BACA Campbell office.

See you there!

07/23/2025

When your adolescent or child needs professional mental health support, there are four primary reasons to choose a provider who specializes in adolescent or child psychiatry.

When your adolescent or child has a mental health disorder, it's important to understand that the value of adolescent and child psychiatry: learn the facts here.

07/14/2025

East Bay community members,

Please join us this upcoming Thursday, 7/17, at our Berkeley office, for a networking and learning opportunity led by Dr. Mickell Lethco of Brain Insights Psychological Solutions. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/24/2025

Anyone who lives through a traumatic event can develop PTSD – from childhood adversity, to serious accidents, to major illness and injury to self or a loved one, to experiencing or witnessing violence.

PTSD Awareness Month 2025 happens from June 1st through June 30th. Learn how you can join the PTSD Awareness Movement!