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Here's what's in the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill | CNN Politics

"The bill would provide more funds to increase access to mental health services for children and schools. It also would invest more money to address the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder."

Here's what's in the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill | CNN Politics Senate leaders unveiled a $1.7 trillion year-long federal government funding bill early Tuesday morning.

What is anxiety?

"Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health."

What is anxiety? Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health.

Psychology students enrolled in an APA- or CPA-accredited program can join the National Register Associate Program for free at any stage of their graduate education. By joining the National Register Associate Program, you are entering a community of 15,000 psychology doctoral students, trainees, and licensed psychologists across the United States and Canada.

How Does Viewing Artwork Online Benefit Your Mental Health?

Research has shown that a trip to the art museum can boost mental health and well-being. A recent study suggests that those benefits may translate for digital art.

How Does Viewing Artwork Online Benefit Your Mental Health? Research has shown that a trip to the art museum can give a serious boost to mental health and wellbeing. A recent study suggests that those benefits may translate for digital art.

Millions of Americans struggle to find mental health care, and over half of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment. We’ve created Psychology Connect to address this problem and enhance access to mental health care by streamlining the referral process between psychologists. We’re encouraging all licensed psychologists to take this important step toward providing greater access to mental health services and join our network today. Please share and encourage your colleagues to join!


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TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS | NASADAD

Administration Releases Notice of Proposed Rule Making Regarding 42 CFR Part 8, New National Data Dashboard for Non-Fatal Overdoses Launched, NIDA Releases Latest Monitoring the Future Survey, and More.

TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS | NASADAD News, Public View TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS Image December 5, 2022 Lacy Adams In order to capture current patient census data for people being treated for opioid use disorder in OTPs, the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) in partnersh...

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"Learning to critique and work with the racism within ourselves as white psychologists, as well as within our white clients, is an essential step for psychologists who seek to fulfill the ethical obligations of combatting racism."

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SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care

SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care

SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care Changes Would Make Permanent COVID-Timed Medication Flexibilities, and Update Decades-Old Definitions and Standards for Opioid Treatment Programs at a time when fewer than 1 out 10 Americans can access treatment for substance use disorder

Join us on January 11th for our clinical webinar: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Professionals Caring for Transgender Youth with Phil Duran and Katie Spencer, PhD.

Two fledgling entrepreneurs win MIT prizes for their global health apps

"users can gain instant access to mental health resources, including an 8-session cognitive behavioral therapy course developed to reduce stress and improve well-being among LGBTQI+ youth."

Two fledgling entrepreneurs win MIT prizes for their global health apps The winners confronted stigma and health equity in some countries with their tech ideas to help LGBTQI+ youth reach out for help and let women access private OB-GYN care.

A Psychologist Teaches Us How To Rise Above The Holiday Family Drama

"The holidays are portrayed as a time of joy and cheer, but they can also be incredibly stressful. For many people, holidays with family can bring up complicated emotions and toxic dynamics."

A Psychologist Teaches Us How To Rise Above The Holiday Family Drama Unhealthy family dynamics can drag down your holiday spirits. Here’s what you can do to buoy your mood.

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Today is ! Talking about race and racism with your children can help mitigate perpetuated stereotypes surrounding race. "There are significant repercussions when we do not provide space for these formative conversations. Silence allows stereotypes, biases, and racism to be reinforced."

Continue reading about the importance of having these conversations below.

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Zak Williams - 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

Holidays can be challenging for some. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of su***de or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org.

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Zak Williams - 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline Holidays can be tough for some. I you or someone you know is having thoughts of su***de or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text...

Join us tomorrow for the webinar on 'Supporting Black Men's Mental Health Through a Culturally Responsive Approach' presented by Ryan C. Warner, PhD.

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The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize

Not long after the pandemic started, researchers began to document declines in child and adolescent mental health. The numbers are stark.

The crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize There is too much need and too little help for kids. Even as federal covid relief money has let schools step up their efforts, they also have come up short.

A Shift in Approach: Assessment and Treatment of Adults With Functional Neurological Disorder - Journal of Health Service Psychology

Despite high utilization of medical services, people with FND (functional neurological disorder) often suffer from poor long-term health and psychosocial outcomes, and experience stigmatization and marginalization within the medical community.

A Shift in Approach: Assessment and Treatment of Adults With Functional Neurological Disorder - Journal of Health Service Psychology Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a complex condition involving an interaction of psychological, physiological, and social factors. Despite high utilization of medical services, people with FND often suffer from poor long-term health and psychosocial outcomes, and experience stigmatization a...

Teen brains aged faster than normal from pandemic stress, study says

"The stress of pandemic lockdowns prematurely aged the brains of teenagers by at least three years and in ways similar to changes observed in children who have faced chronic stress and adversity..."

Teen brains aged faster than normal from pandemic stress, study says The study which measured brain age after about 10 months of lockdown showed that teen brains had aged at least three years in that time.

Opinion | Americans are choosing to be alone. Here’s why we should reverse that.

Americans are spending more time alone than ever before, and it is negatively impacting our mental health.

Opinion | Americans are choosing to be alone. Here’s why we should reverse that. Americans are abandoning their friends and neighbors. They would rather be alone.

New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa G Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. In this episode, she explores how attachment style and perceptions around loneliness influence platonic relationships, how society has deprioritized this type of connection with others, and how we can create stronger friendships.

“Friendship is an investment, and it's not something that happens organically as an adult.”

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Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives

"85% of trans and nonbinary youth said their mental health was negatively affected by these laws. A subsequent poll found that more than half of trans and nonbinary youth 'seriously considered' su***de in the past year."

Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. Most of this legislation, 86%, takes aim at the rights of trans youth.

Psychology Professor Kate Nooner Receives NIH Grant to Study Binge Drinking in Teens

Congratulations 👏👏Kate Brody Nooner, PhD, ABPP, a National Register member and the managing editor for the Journal of Health Service Psychology, for securing an NIH grant to study binge drinking in teens!

Psychology Professor Kate Nooner Receives NIH Grant to Study Binge Drinking in Teens Dr. Kate Nooner, chair and professor in the UNCW Department of Psychology, has been awarded a $379,503 grant from the National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study adolescent binge drinking.The project, “Biomarkers of Binge Drinking in Maltreated Ado...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 10 Tips for Clinical Management of Su***de Risk. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join CAMS-care on Dec 6th for their FREE Webinar on 10 Tips for Clinical Management of Su***de Risk.

Clinicians often face anxiety and uncertainty in managing and treating su***de risk. This presentation will highlight ten helpful and scientifically informed tips that clinicians can begin to use immediately in the context of their practice.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 10 Tips for Clinical Management of Su***de Risk. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Clinicians often face anxiety and uncertainty in managing and treating su***de risk. This presentation will highlight ten helpful and scientifically informed tips that clinicians can begin to use immediately in the context of their practice.

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Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice

Understanding how systematic racism influences patient care is a crucial step in "decolonizing therapy"

Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice A new wave of counselors is supporting people of color by 'decolonizing' the practice of therapy. They aim to make therapy more culturally responsive and to take generational trauma into account.

Multidisciplinary Approach to Brain Fog and Related Persisting Symptoms Post COVID-19 - Journal of Health Service Psychology

"A third of patients who developed COVID-19 experience a persisting, diverse array of symptoms including respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric complaints"

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Brain Fog and Related Persisting Symptoms Post COVID-19 - Journal of Health Service Psychology A third of patients who developed COVID-19 experience a persisting, diverse array of symptoms including respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric complaints referred to as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Symptoms can last for months after the original infection and appear unrelated to the s...

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Seasonal Stress: Psychologist shares advice on how to avoid common holiday stressors

Psychologist shares advice on how to avoid common holiday stressors.

Seasonal Stress: Psychologist shares advice on how to avoid common holiday stressors Family get-togethers, spending money, cooking a huge meal can all build up and make a mess of your holiday.

For Black men, toxic masculinity, generational trauma, and mistrust of the healthcare system have been proven to serve as barriers that impact therapy retention and outcomes. During our upcoming webinar, Dr. Warner will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed ways to address these challenges to boost wellness for Black men.

Register today.
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On December 7 at 1:00–2:00 p.m. CT, Dr. Warner will present the webinar Supporting Black Men's Mental Health as part of the National Register’s Clinical Webinar Series. TPA members receive $10 off registration with the code TPA10. Find out more: https://bit.ly/SupportingBlackMenWebinar

November 2022 Newsletter - National Register

The November issue of our newsletter is out!
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November 2022 Newsletter - National Register The National Register's monthly newsletter has been released! Topics: CEO’s Column, Member Spotlight, National Register Updates & Announcements, National Register Featured Content, In the News, External Trainings & Webinars

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Wyden, Smith Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Care Coverage, Hold Insurance Companies Accountable

"the bill would crack down on inaccurate health care provider listings or 'ghost networks,' and create stronger enforcement standards to protect those seeking mental health care."

Wyden, Smith Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Care Coverage, Hold Insurance Companies Accountable Ron Wyden, D- Oregon, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2022:. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Tina Smith today introduced legislation to improve mental health coverage. "For too long, insurers have concealed their inadequate mental health and addiction provider networks by filling their net...

The clinical implications of climate change for mental health - Nature Human Behaviour

"Climate change affects mental health through multiple pathways, including direct and indirect impacts, physical health and awareness of the climate crisis."

The clinical implications of climate change for mental health - Nature Human Behaviour Fiona Charlson and colleagues review direct and indirect ways in which climate change impacts mental health. The authors provide an overview of the current evidence to inform the mental health field’s response to climate change and identify promising approaches for health professionals for individ...

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How to talk to your teenagers about su***de, and what to do if they're experiencing suicidal thoughts

With su***de being the 2nd leading cause of death among teenagers, knowing how to talk to teens about their mental health has never been more important.

Here are tips on how to broach the subject with your child and signs to look out for.

How to talk to your teenagers about su***de, and what to do if they're experiencing suicidal thoughts Asking your teen if they are considering su***de will not increase their chance of suicidal ideation - but, it can give you very important insight.

Have you heard of Psychology Connect? The National Register has created a network of Psychologists to help streamline the referral process between psychologists to help Americans find quality mental health care.

If you're a licensed psychologist, we encourage you to join! It only takes a few minutes to sign up, and it is free!

What a fantastic weekend at the National Practice Conference! Thank you to all the captivating speakers who covered wide a range of thought-provoking topics. We look forward to seeing you at next year's Conference!