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by Erika J. Vivyan, PhD

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, teletherapy is one of the only ways to continue receiving mental health services...but what happens when therapy must continue across state lines? 

by Erika J. Vivyan, PhD 

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent increased awareness of systemic racism have left me, a white psychologist, at a loss for words. I wanted to write a post for other anti-racist allies who are also struggling to voice and act in increasingly anti-racist ways both personally and professionally.

by Stephanie Woodrow, LCPC, NCC

As I was being discharged from the hospital after an 11-day stay, a friend texted me: “The hard part’s over!” In one sense she was correct – I’d completed the antibiotics for COVID, my sepsis was gone, and my pneumonia and kidney function were improving. But that was just the physical battle.

by Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT

What is Body Dysphoric Disorder?

by Kimberlye Dean, PhD and Luana Marques, PhD

by Orin Gutlerner, Anna D. Bartuska, Dr. Soo Jeong Youn, and Dr. Luana Marques

A new wave of high school dropouts is looming and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

by David A. Raush, PhD

“What if” thinking is not unique to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  It is a feature to a greater or lesser extent in several other conditions.  Using what we know about Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) for OCD might improve treatment for these other conditions.1 

by Anna Bartuska BS/BA, Derri Shtasel, MD, MPH, Luana Marques, PhD

Though none are immune to COVID-19, the rippling impacts of the current pandemic a

by Soo Jeong Youn,PhD, Torrey A. Creed,PhD, Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, PhD, Luana Marques, PhD

In an already challenged, and often under-resourced mental health care system, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health needs across the globe1,2.

by Krystal Lewis, PhD, Ashley Clausen, PhD, Alex Bettis, PhD, and Amanda Baker, PhD

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption and stress for everyone. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming but completely normal reactions to challenging situations that involve danger and uncertainty.