Myra Altman Ph.D.

About

Myra Altman, Ph.D., is a scholar with the Stanford Clinical Excellence Research Center. She is also an executive of clinical care at Modern Health.

Recent Posts

New Research Finds Coaching to Be on Par with Therapy

There is a dramatic shortage of licensed therapists in the U.S. and beyond. Certified coaches trained in evidence-based mental health approaches could help fill the gap.

Supply, Demand, and PTSD Among Health Care Workers

It’s been a traumatic two years for every person in every industry across the globe, but few have been impacted as much as those working in health care.

Will Employers Shift Back to Pre-Pandemic Mental Health Practices?

Since the pandemic, many companies have made huge strides in supporting employee mental health. But is this the new normal or will employers revert back to pre-pandemic thinking?

The Case for Group Therapy

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to delivering mental health care. The needs of individuals shift over time, as do our preferences for how we want to receive care.

How Psychology Can Help Heal a Divided Country

We’re off to a rocky start in 2021. Psychology can help us heal, by teaching us to validate emotions while also checking the facts.

Why I’m Tentative on Text Therapy: A Clinician’s Perspective

It's convenient and smartly marketed, but it doesn’t help clients learn to be their own therapists.

How to Keep Election Stress From Wearing You Down

We’re already stressed from a difficult year and there’s no denying the stakes are high. But there are practical ways you can cope.