“People diagnosed with Covid-19 in the previous six months were more likely to develop depression, dementia, psychosis and stroke, researchers have found. A third of those with a previous Covid infection went on to develop or have a relapse of a psychological or neurological condition. But those...
“The latest numbers surpass even the yearly tolls during the height of the opioid epidemic and mark a reversal of progress against addiction in recent years.” (By Abby Goodnough, April 14, 2021) SOURCE: https://www.betterhelp.com/ #MentalHealthintheNews #Pandemic #Coronavirus
“Students at four schools reflect on the isolation, anxiety and trauma of the last year.” (By Lauren Lumpkin, March 20, 2021) SOURCE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/03/30/college-students-mental-health-pandemic/ #MentalHealthintheNews #Pandemic #Coronavirus
The past year saw the word “unprecedented” thrown around a lot, and rightly so. In the transition to virtual programming, associations like AMHCA had to be extra clever and resourceful when it came to meetings and events – the aspects of membership that had traditionally been contingent on the...
**Previously Recorded on 1/26/2021 - Not a Live Event** Finding Inner Peace During Difficult Times with Self-Compassion Practices Self-compassion transforms lives! It is re-defined as the ability to care, to soothe and to comfort but also to strengthen when it is needed. It is...
**Previously Recorded on 12/08/2020 - Not a Live Event** Building Therapeutic Alliance Across Time and Space For almost a year, Clinical Mental Health Counselors across the globe have been forced to pivot to the use of technology assisted counseling as a result of COVID-19....
AMHCA released a major report today on the number of Americans reporting mental health distress over the last few months. Please see our new study – Beyond the Perfect Storm – How Racism, Covid-19, and Economic Meltdown Imperil Our Mental Health – https://www.amhca.org/publications...
CLICK 'DOWNLOAD' BELOW FOR YOUR FREE REPORT AMHCA released a major report on the number of Americans reporting mental health distress over the last few months. Please see our new study – Beyond the Perfect Storm – How Racism, Covid-19, and Economic Meltdown Imperil Our Mental Health. ...
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Submitted by @David Bergman The House released its fifth COVID-19 relief package on Tuesday and counselor Medicare language was not included. While this is a setback, we still have the opportunity to pass of our legislation. At the direction of our congressional champions, AMHCA is now...
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