Differentiating Mental Health, Illness, and Performance

Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance are distinct concepts that impact the way we think, feel, and behave. They may be correlated to each other, but not always. Understanding and improving Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance can help us live our most healthy and authentic lives. This post will define the concepts […]

Resistance in the Black Community to Mental Health Services

I met with a group of approximately 40 Black women and proposed this simple question to them: “What Is It?” In my clinical experience, I frequently listen to comments from other Mental health professionals and agency representatives about why the Black community often seems to fail to seek Mental health diagnoses, treatment, and services. Two […]

Emerging Treatments for Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

Source: Pormezz/Shutterstock The landscape of addiction treatment is experiencing a fascinating transformation, with psychedelic-assisted therapies emerging as a promising frontier. This approach, once considered taboo, is gaining traction in scientific circles and showing potential for treating various substance use disorders. Understanding the nuances of this evolution is crucial for enhancing your treatment offerings. The Renaissance […]

From Antisemitism to Mental Health

As they embark upon a new academic year, today’s Jewish college students are facing a concerning convergence of crises. Following the October 7 attacks on Israel, the prior school year was marked by a tumultuous period of protests that spurred surging incidents of antisemitic harassment and intimidation, canceled commencement ceremonies, disruptions in access to classes, […]