Outside the Box

Online Therapy

Is App-Based Therapy "Real" Therapy?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on May 6, 2024

The recent explosion of online mental health services accessible from our computers and phones has brought to light a very important question: What makes therapy, therapy? 

The recent explosion of online mental health services accessible from our computers and phones has brought to light a very important question: What makes therapy, therapy? 

Bias

The Problem of SES in Psychology

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on March 18, 2024

SES conceptualizes people as atomized individuals, ignores their common structural positions, and removes socioeconomic privilege from the social relations that produce it.

SES conceptualizes people as atomized individuals, ignores their common structural positions, and removes socioeconomic privilege from the social relations that produce it.

Bias

Reconciling DEI With Its Roots in the Black Freedom Struggle

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 27, 2024

If we truly value viewpoint diversity and equity, we cannot tokenize Rustin while canceling him for his radical commitment to redistribution and material equality.

If we truly value viewpoint diversity and equity, we cannot tokenize Rustin while canceling him for his radical commitment to redistribution and material equality.

Mass Shootings

Gun Violence: Separating Myths From Reality

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on December 22, 2023

Mass shooting is made worse by myths promoted through misleading media coverage. Changing these narratives can help.

Mass shooting is made worse by myths promoted through misleading media coverage. Changing these narratives can help.

Leadership

How to Be an Ally Amid Geopolitical Conflict

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on November 27, 2023

In times of strife, allyship can be hard to get right. Here's why it's crucial to try anyway.

In times of strife, allyship can be hard to get right. Here's why it's crucial to try anyway.

Pregnancy

From Joy to Fear: The Alarming Truth About Black Motherhood

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on November 1, 2023

Instead of joy and excitement about bringing new life into the world, pregnant Black mothers live in fear, and for good reason. Structural racism in healthcare is killing them.

Instead of joy and excitement about bringing new life into the world, pregnant Black mothers live in fear, and for good reason. Structural racism in healthcare is killing them.

Education

What the End of Affirmative Action Means for BIPOC Communities

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on September 27, 2023

The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action could lead to poorer health, greater financial insecurity, and the continued oppression of disadvantaged communities.

The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action could lead to poorer health, greater financial insecurity, and the continued oppression of disadvantaged communities.

Empathy

Empathy Within the Supervisory Dyad: A Potential Lost Art?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on June 30, 2023

What happens when trainees don’t experience a “human connection” with their clinical supervisors?

What happens when trainees don’t experience a “human connection” with their clinical supervisors?

Gender

The Mental Health Impact of Anti-Trans Legislation

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on May 15, 2023

The mental health impact of anti-trans legislation for youth and families affected can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicide.

The mental health impact of anti-trans legislation for youth and families affected can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicide.

Spirituality

Broaching Religion and Spirituality: An Untapped Resource

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on April 25, 2023

Why do psychologists infrequently choose to incorporate spirituality or religion in treatment conceptualization and planning?

Why do psychologists infrequently choose to incorporate spirituality or religion in treatment conceptualization and planning?

Psychiatry

The Importance of Mental Health Exceptions in Abortion Restrictions

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on March 27, 2023

Excluding mental health conditions as an exception to state abortion bans will lead to downstream mental health and financial consequences for individuals and society.

Excluding mental health conditions as an exception to state abortion bans will lead to downstream mental health and financial consequences for individuals and society.

Pregnancy

Postpartum Challenges, Especially if Pregnancies Are Forced

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on March 3, 2023

Mental health and related concerns arise during and after pregnancy for many parents, but what happens to well-being when abortions are wanted but denied?

Mental health and related concerns arise during and after pregnancy for many parents, but what happens to well-being when abortions are wanted but denied?

Stress

Self-Care: A Band-Aid for a Deeper Wound?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 16, 2023

To avoid a mental health crash since COVID, should we reduce our standards for productivity as we navigate a new era?

To avoid a mental health crash since COVID, should we reduce our standards for productivity as we navigate a new era?

Media

Alternative Advocacy: Getting Psychologists in the News

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 15, 2023

What are the consequences to our mental health when news is delivered without compassion?

What are the consequences to our mental health when news is delivered without compassion?

Anxiety

Forced Choice and No Voice: Mental Health and Abortion Laws

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on January 24, 2023

The reversal of Roe v. Wade has largely impacted BIPOC women more than other groups. Psychologists can educate themselves on abortion laws and advocate for healthcare protection.

The reversal of Roe v. Wade has largely impacted BIPOC women more than other groups. Psychologists can educate themselves on abortion laws and advocate for healthcare protection.

Health

Mental Health Consequences of Abortion Laws for Survivors of Rape and Incest

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on November 22, 2022

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many states are enacting legislation that bans abortion, with some including exceptions for rape or incest.

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many states are enacting legislation that bans abortion, with some including exceptions for rape or incest.

Health

Navigating the Overturning of Roe v. Wade in Integrated Behavioral Health

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on October 25, 2022

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, behavioral health providers must be informed and prepared to provide family planning-related resources.

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, behavioral health providers must be informed and prepared to provide family planning-related resources.

Trauma

Trauma and Its Widespread Impact on Black Communities

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on August 31, 2022

Black communities with few economic resources are disproportionately exposed to life-threatening traumatic events, which can lead to chronic physical and/or mental illness.

Black communities with few economic resources are disproportionately exposed to life-threatening traumatic events, which can lead to chronic physical and/or mental illness.

Health

Getting Honest About Mental Health and Gun Violence

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on July 26, 2022

Given the cycle of horrific tragedies related to gun violence in our community, we must take an honest look at the impact of the association between mental health and gun violence.

Given the cycle of horrific tragedies related to gun violence in our community, we must take an honest look at the impact of the association between mental health and gun violence.

Environment

Gun Control and Climate Change: Is It Really "Too Late"?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on June 22, 2022

Gun violence and the climate crisis cause serious harm, disproportionately affecting children and communities of color. But psychology has much to offer in helping us understand and mitigate both.

Gun violence and the climate crisis cause serious harm, disproportionately affecting children and communities of color. But psychology has much to offer in helping us understand and mitigate both.