Mental Health
Mindfulness Based Interventions: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Mindfulness has moved from contemplative tradition to clinical protocol to consumer product. The research distinguishes meaningful from marginal applications.
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Mental Health
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Mental Health
Trauma Informed Care: What It Means and What the Evidence Shows
Trauma-informed care has spread across human services systems. This piece examines what it means in practice, what the evidence shows, and what remains uncertain.
Mental Health
Understanding Trauma: More Than What Happened to You
Trauma is widely discussed and frequently misunderstood. A clearer picture of what it is, how it works, and what recovery actually involves is essential for anyone working in care.
Mental Health
Therapy Access: Why Most People Who Need Care Never Get It
The gap between need and access in mental health care is vast. This piece examines the financial, structural, and cultural barriers that keep therapy out of reach for most Americans.
Mental Health
Mental Health Stigma: What It Is, What It Does, and How to Reduce It
Stigma remains one of the most significant barriers to mental health care. Understanding its mechanisms is the first step toward effective reduction strategies.
Mental Health
Neurodiversity in Therapeutic Practice: Rethinking the Clinical Relationship
Autistic clients, those with ADHD, and others with neurodevelopmental differences often report that conventional therapy doesn't work for them. The reasons are instructive.
Mental Health
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Research on Causes, Light Therapy, and Treatment
Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, particularly in winter. Research on its biological mechanisms and the effectiveness of light therapy and other treatments is well-established.
Mental Health
Social Anxiety Disorder: Research on Prevalence, Causes, and Effective Treatment
Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Research on what drives it and what works to treat it is extensive.
Mental Health
Mindfulness Based Interventions: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Mindfulness has moved from contemplative tradition to clinical protocol to consumer product. The research distinguishes meaningful from marginal applications.