Behavioral Health News & Studies

Nurse practitioners play an important role in providing care to patients. Working as an NP requires rigorous education, experience and compassion for those in your care. A career as a nurse practitioner (NP) can be very rewarding. NPs play an important role in providing care to patients, and their expertise can often be the difference...

At a substance abuse treatment facility, the executive director handles a variety of daily and long-term tasks, ranging from policy implementation to patient satisfaction. Becoming an executive director (ED) means being a dependable leader in an important upper management role. A person in this position must demonstrate expertise in a wide range of skills, including...

Your patients have many options when it comes to addiction and behavioral health treatment. Help them make the best choice by knowing what to look for when referring to a provider.

Licensed mental health and substance abuse counselors don’t need extra credentials to transition to online therapy jobs. Learn what’s involved to become a teletherapist. Telehealth and teletherapy are growing in popularity among patients due to their accessibility and affordability. Fortunately, there are no additional requirements or credentials needed for mental health or substance abuse counselors to transition to...

People who work as behavioral health technicians (BHTs) provide daily support for clients in addiction recovery, as well as help doctors and medical professionals provide treatment. Behavioral health technicians (BHTs), also known as psychiatric or mental health technicians, work with clients in addiction recovery and help doctors and counselors provide treatment. People in these roles...

The relationship between an individual and a counselor is the key to effective therapy. Understanding more about these professionals can help you find a mental health care provider suited to your needs.

New Survey Finds Low Income Parents Stressed & Depressed During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic; High Income Parents Using More Substances to Cope

A majority of parents say the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their child’s mental health and that their kids are nervous about going back to school, even as more children plan to go back in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced communities, educators, parents and students to practice flexibility, patience and innovation as they navigate...

Marriage and family therapists provide the same types of services as other behavioral counselors, but tailored to couples and family groups.

Becoming an online counselor does not require extra education or credentials, but there are still some things to be aware of before making the transition. Here is what counselors need to know about working in telehealth.

Some high-risk groups of people, such as frontline workers, those with health conditions, and children may face mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long hours, harsh environments, and demanding workloads have brought an onslaught of mental health issues to the world’s frontline health workers during COVID-19.