Inequality
A State-by-State Approach to Closing the Health Equity Gap
We need to establish directors for health equity at the state level
Opinion
Extraterrestrial Life
Note to Branson and Bezos: Extraterrestrials Will Not Be Impressed
If they exist, they’ll find our puny forays into space completely insignificant
Behavior
Some Psychological Interventions Are More Harmful Than Helpful
New research shows that some highly publicized programs are ineffective
Mental Health
Mining Social Media Reveals Mental Health Trends and Helps Prevent Self-Harm
Patterns of word usage in online posts may point to individuals at high risk
Mental Health
A Renaissance for Psychedelics Could Fill a Long-Standing Treatment Gap for Psychiatric Disorders
Psilocybin and MDMA represent a first wave of therapies that help patients by changing the way they view reality
Mental Health
Digital Tools Help Train Providers to Fill Gaps in Mental Health Care
The global dearth of providers can be addressed with nontraditional methods of teaching new recruits
Mental Health
Declines in Mental Health Workforce Need to Be Met by More Rigorous Employer Support
Businesses must implement wellness programs that are more than just “mindfulness apps, puppies and yoga”
Mental Health
Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations Guide Better Mental Health Policy
During COVID, Australia has deployed these tools to forecast the impact of economic and social policies on the country’s mental health
Mental Health
How Consumers and Health Care Providers Can Judge the Quality of Digital Mental Health Tools
A burgeoning industry of apps and wearables must voluntarily put in place standards to ensure its products and services are based on solid evidence for their effectiveness
Mental Health
Inventive Ways of Delivering Mental Health Care Thrive during the Pandemic
Telehealth and community-based strategies combine to extend the reach of professional services
