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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.

Bias

Why Should a Black Woman Sit on the Supreme Court?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 25, 2022

Why is it foreign to consider Black women for Supreme Court Justice appointments, when Black women have historically rallied behind others for equal rights and justice?

Why is it foreign to consider Black women for Supreme Court Justice appointments, when Black women have historically rallied behind others for equal rights and justice?

Suicide

Black Death: The Epidemic Experienced by Black Children

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 17, 2022

Black children between the ages of 5 and 12 are dying by suicide at twice the rate of White children in the same age group.

Black children between the ages of 5 and 12 are dying by suicide at twice the rate of White children in the same age group.

Health

Mental Health Parity for All

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 10, 2022

Federal law requires mental and physical health to be covered equally. Not all states are enforcing this law in the same way.

Federal law requires mental and physical health to be covered equally. Not all states are enforcing this law in the same way.

Health

Behavioral Health Professionals as Community Advocates

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on January 19, 2022

Behavioral health professionals often believe that community advocacy is too difficult an undertaking. However, they can be very effective in this role.

Behavioral health professionals often believe that community advocacy is too difficult an undertaking. However, they can be very effective in this role.

Politics

Maybe We Should Talk Politics at Thanksgiving?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on November 22, 2021

In the current reality of increasing social and political isolation, we encourage you to have difficult yet meaningful conversations with people whose beliefs differ from your own.

In the current reality of increasing social and political isolation, we encourage you to have difficult yet meaningful conversations with people whose beliefs differ from your own.

Education

Racial Injustice in America: Where Are We Now?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on October 12, 2021

The murder of George Floyd raised American consciousness regarding racial issues. But over a year later, have we moved in the right direction?

The murder of George Floyd raised American consciousness regarding racial issues. But over a year later, have we moved in the right direction?

Health

COVID-19 Brings Mental Health Into the Spotlight

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on September 27, 2021

COVID-19 has helped make mental health a mainstream conversation. Now is a great time for all of us to contribute to this positive change.

COVID-19 has helped make mental health a mainstream conversation. Now is a great time for all of us to contribute to this positive change.

Suicide

Protecting Trans Students Is a Matter of Life or Death

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on June 25, 2021

Trans youth are at heightened risk of suicide, depression, and other mental health challenges—and being victimized by peers and teachers can increase their risk.

Trans youth are at heightened risk of suicide, depression, and other mental health challenges—and being victimized by peers and teachers can increase their risk.

Health

The Unspoken Message of Naomi Osaka

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on June 11, 2021

Naomi Osaka’s brave statement about mental health misses an opportunity to send a message of hope and positivity for those who believe they must live with anxiety and depression.

Naomi Osaka’s brave statement about mental health misses an opportunity to send a message of hope and positivity for those who believe they must live with anxiety and depression.

Bias

What Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Experience Today

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on June 10, 2021

I had no idea how vulnerable it is to be a Chinese immigrant, an AAPI, and a BIPOC. Hatred has resulted in an alarmingly high prevalence of hate crimes against AAPI communities.

I had no idea how vulnerable it is to be a Chinese immigrant, an AAPI, and a BIPOC. Hatred has resulted in an alarmingly high prevalence of hate crimes against AAPI communities.

Bias

Large and Small Dehumanizations

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on March 26, 2021

The Atlanta-area spa murders and increasing anti-Asian violence across the country raise unsettling—but not new—questions about racism, privilege, and voice.

The Atlanta-area spa murders and increasing anti-Asian violence across the country raise unsettling—but not new—questions about racism, privilege, and voice.

Bias

What’s Going On? Cancel Culture, Censorship, Racial Healing

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on March 19, 2021

Marginalized communities deserve to live free from the injury created by racism and discrimination. That means respectable, inclusive, and equitable spaces for all.

Marginalized communities deserve to live free from the injury created by racism and discrimination. That means respectable, inclusive, and equitable spaces for all.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

What’s Stopping Me from Taking the Covid-19 Vaccine?

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 8, 2021

Studies show that Black Americans are dying from Covid-19 at a higher rate than their White counterparts, while being vaccinated at a much lower rate than Whites.

Studies show that Black Americans are dying from Covid-19 at a higher rate than their White counterparts, while being vaccinated at a much lower rate than Whites.

Trauma

A Change Is Gonna Come…O Yes It Will

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on January 30, 2021

Psychologists have a role to play in addressing racial trauma, which is comprised of both individual and collective damage due to exposure to racial incidents.

Psychologists have a role to play in addressing racial trauma, which is comprised of both individual and collective damage due to exposure to racial incidents.