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Shortage of Mental Health Professionals – How You Can Help

At a time when we need them the most, there’s a massive shortage of mental health professionals in the US. Many people who need the help are forced to wait months before they can get an appointment. Over one-third of […]

5 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health

As life returns to somewhat “normal” after a long and stressful pandemic, it’s a good time to step back and determine what kinds of habits and routines can be beneficial in your life during trying times – and even during […]

7 Ways to Keep Your Mental Health In Check

Everyone experiences stress at different points in their life. Some of the stresses we go through are larger and more impactful than others, and some stressors can even cause changes in our physical and/or mental state. However, finding ways to […]

How to Avoid Common Heat-Related Illnesses When Climate Change Keeps Bringing the Heat

It’s getting hot out here. On July 19, temperatures in the UK hit an all-time high of 104.4 F. Officials issued the first-ever red warning for extreme heat in England. And temps reached dangerous highs in Spain and France, fueling […]

U.S. Overdose Deaths In 2021 Increased Half as Much as in 2020 – But Are Still Up 15%

Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2021, an increase of nearly 15% from the 93,655 deaths estimated in 2020. The 2021 increase was […]

Social Media Platforms Face Increasing Number of Mental Health Lawsuits

It’s not a shock to most of us that the heavy use of social media platforms can be detrimental to our mental health. Specifically for young people, social media platforms can be not only addictive but taxing on their mental […]

Biofeedback Products Could Help Improve Well-Being

When we think of technology and its impact on mental health, we don’t always have a positive association. With screen time being associated with lower levels of psychological well-being, it can be hard to buy into technology within our space. […]

BREAKFREE INTERVENTIONIST

Breakfree Intervention skills training equips participants to understand the history and methods of various intervention models in comparison to Brad Lamm’s proprietary invitation to change, paired with long-term family recovery. Through this online program, participants learn how to intervene using […]

CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCE ADMINISTRATOR

This credential is for people responsible for the overall management of a recovery residence or sober living house, plus supervision of residents and paid or volunteer staff. Read More

CERTIFIED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

An entry-level credential for people who providing support services to adults or children who are receiving substance abuse or mental health services in residential programs, in-patient settings or community based programs. Read More