What are the new cool technology advancements for mental health clients and therapist resources? What have legislatures passed that affect mental health policy and practice? Do those affect each other or ethical concerns?

From good telehealth apps to AI for helping certain conditions to new laws passed regarding practice standards, bridge has news on tech and policy in mental health!

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AI for mental health diagnosis
Research Tech

AI for mental health diagnosis

A machine that can diagnose disorders? Well, it may not be too surprising with everything AI seems to be able...
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Multiple negative effects of loneliness on health
Policy Research

Multiple negative effects of loneliness on health

Therapists and researchers alike often emphasize the importance of social support. A few inverse experiences of feeling supported - loneliness...
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Mental health terminology gap widens: Therapy speak abounds.
Policy Research

Mental health terminology gap widens: Therapy speak abounds.

Many therapists have noticed clients have increasingly come to therapy talking about difficulties in a whole new "therapy speak". Clients...
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Portable brain stimulation for anxiety and other conditions
Research Tech

Portable brain stimulation for anxiety and other conditions

Luck of the Irish, aye? Well in this case, we could call it skill. The Belfast-based startup Neurovalens has been...
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Mental health hotline number(s): Many-in-one therapist resource
Policy

Mental health hotline number(s): Many-in-one therapist resource

I am sure we've all been there: This individual has a particular need, but what resources can they access outside...
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Latest Tech and Policy

New mental health courts arise in California

New mental health courts arise in California

Policy
Ever wonder why courts apply traditionally criminal-based recommendations when mental health care might benefit an individual. Well, California is instituting...
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SBIRT: A new way to address SUDs

SBIRT: A new way to address SUDs

Policy
The APA is making substance use disorder treatment easier. They are advocating for screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment...
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Using VR for mental health treatment

Using VR for mental health treatment

Research Tech
VR for mental health treatment?? Wait.... Does that really work? Researchers have examined virtual reality (VR) for treating mental health...
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New app screens mental health for school children

New app screens mental health for school children

Tech
Research has confirmed recent increases in anxiety and depression among children and adolescents. Multiple factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, can...
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No Surprises in California

No Surprises in California

Policy
California says no surprises in health care bills! The state is working to make it easier for clients to understand...
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Video Games for ADHD

Video Games for ADHD

Tech
ADHD can have a great impact on the lives of children and adults who experience it. It can also be...
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Bloody Depression! A blood test for depression??

Bloody Depression! A blood test for depression??

Research Tech
Researchers at Indiana University have developed a blood test to identify depression and bipolar disorders. It is thought to have...
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Psychedelic assisted therapy: All the rage.

Psychedelic assisted therapy: All the rage.

Policy Research
There is no doubt that people who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, and a number of other conditions can feel trapped...
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VR shows promise for pain psychology

VR shows promise for pain psychology

Research Tech
Continued research has led chronic pain psychology and treatment to focus increasingly on cognitive-behavioral methods for managing pain (e.g., cognitive...
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