Latest trials confirm the benefits of MDMA – the drug in ecstasy – for treating PTSD

Some psychedelic drugs – paired with therapy – hold great potential for helping sufferers of PTSD, depression and other mental health disorders.

Adrian V. Hernandez, Associate Professor of Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Research, University of Connecticut • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 • ~10 min

COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever – here’s how AI can help

AI chatbots can provide mental health support for people who are isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laken Brooks, Doctoral Student of English, University of Florida • conversation
Feb. 12, 2021 • ~8 min

COVID-19 and telehealth may be changing how much you know about your therapist

With most therapy sessions now online, a psychologist explores whether more self-disclosure by therapists – sharing more about their own lives – might help their patients.

Adrienne Lapidos, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan • conversation
July 1, 2020 • ~9 min

COVID-19 and teletherapy may be changing how much you know about your therapist

With most therapy sessions now online, a psychologist explores whether more self-disclosure by therapists – sharing more about their own lives – might help their patients.

Adrienne Lapidos, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan • conversation
July 1, 2020 • ~9 min

Developing resilience is an important tool to help you deal with coronavirus and the surge in cases

In the time of the coronavirus, learning how to adapt to adversity belongs in your toolkit.

Keith M. Bellizzi, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min

Flattening the mental health curve is the next big coronavirus challenge

A mental health crisis has begun, as social isolation from the coronavirus and loss of job, income and loved ones have left people reeling. A transformation of care is badly needed.

Jonathan Rottenberg, Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida • conversation
May 29, 2020 • ~8 min

Online therapy having its moment, bringing insights on how to expand mental health services going forward

Because of COVID-19, more and more therapists are turning to telehealth counseling and finding help. Could this be the wave of the future?

Nicholas Joyce, Psychologist, University of South Florida • conversation
May 26, 2020 • ~6 min

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