grapple

'Alarming figure': professionals grapple with mental health issues among young people

‘Alarming figure’: professionals grapple with mental health issues among young people

Recent statistics show that more than 214,000 children in this country have lost a parent to the COVID-19 pandemic, an event that “can seriously affect a child’s mental health”, said Jackie Baker, a licensed social worker and behavioral health therapist at UPMC Behavioral Health. “Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled …

‘Alarming figure’: professionals grapple with mental health issues among young people Read More »

Behavioral health providers grapple with disparities and 'the misconception of what therapy is' - Nevada Current

Behavioral health providers grapple with disparities and ‘the misconception of what therapy is’ – Nevada Current

“A lot of people from different backgrounds feel a lot of shame when it comes to asking for help, when it comes to admitting that ‘I’m struggling right now,’” Sheldon Jacobs said, a family therapist from southern Nevada. “And I think there are a lot of cultural norms that make it harder for people to …

Behavioral health providers grapple with disparities and ‘the misconception of what therapy is’ – Nevada Current Read More »