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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Serotonin’s role in mental health is now in question
Policy Research

Serotonin’s role in mental health is now in question

Serotonin imbalances in the brain have become a popular explanation for depression, anxiety, and OCD. The understanding of serotonin's role...
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AI apps for therapy session notes. What to know.
Tech

AI apps for therapy session notes. What to know.

There is a new rash of AI apps for therapy session notes on the scene. Transcription software for mental health...
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The 90837 insurance code crackdown
Policy

The 90837 insurance code crackdown

Ahhh the ole' 90837. If you have worked with billing codes for insurance, you know how common this one is....
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AI for suicide prevention: High hopes, but still more to learn
Research Tech

AI for suicide prevention: High hopes, but still more to learn

Research shows doctors and clinicians are often unable to accurately predict suicide. As if suicide wasn't sad and humbling enough...
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Smartphones detect mental health difficulties?
Tech

Smartphones detect mental health difficulties?

Maybe the apps really are watching us.... I'm sure we've all had many of those moments. You're talking with a...
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Latest Tech and Policy

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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