Behavioral Health News & Studies

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…

Mental health providers understand the challenges of getting started with therapy. A closer look at each type of professional can make finding help easier.

We surveyed parents of K-12 students to find out how the ongoing pandemic was affecting their mental health and back to school decisions. Find out how income affected the results.

A recent survey compared school-age children’s mental health and attitudes about back to school to results from August 2020. Find out how kids and their parents’ mental health is faring…

The COVID-19 pandemic can distress anyone, but certain groups may be more vulnerable to mental health issues at this time. Learn who’s at risk and what to do about it.

Teletherapy has become an important part of mental health care for many Americans. Learn how to make the transition to an online counseling role.

Stressful, traumatic conditions during COVID-19 have negatively impacted the mental health of frontline health workers. Learn more about these impacts and how to get help.

We recently surveyed 2,000 working Americans to learn more about their mental health. Find out why the results suggest mental health is actually declining in the current workforce.

Recent survey results point to 18 to 24 year olds as being hard-hit by pandemic-related stress and substance use. Find the full results of the survey by age group.

A recent study discovered that around one in five people who contracted COVID-19 ended up developing a mental health disorder within the following three months.

We recently surveyed 2,000 Americans about their mental health during the pandemic to better understand mental health trends and available resources, specifically the role that employers are playing.

Prior to COVID-19, progress had been made in the fight against the Opioid Epidemic. But have stay-at-home measures, unemployment and restricted access to health care created by the pandemic turned…

Our recent survey of mental health professionals shows the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a dramatic increase in symptoms. Find out what the results suggest about the current state of mental…

The COVID-19 outbreak is worsening another pandemic: addiction. Learn why frontline workers like doctors and nurses are struggling with the ongoing situation.

Mental health disorders may play a large role in COVID-19 deaths. Learn what this could mean for Americans struggling with stress and other pandemic-related effects.

With the election season reaching its peak, we surveyed people to see how the events of 2020 are impacting their mental health and substance use. The results were striking when…

Do you know the difference between an LCSW and MSW? Learn about the differences between these two medical professionals and how each can help you on the road to recovery.

There are many types of addiction treatment professionals, with a variety of credential. Use this quick reference to learn what each addiction professional does and how they're trained.

Advanced Recovery Systems and The Miss America Organization are partnering to provide a free webinar series on medication safety and abuse prevention. The four-part series will be facilitated by Miss…

The South Florida community has been hard-hit by COVID-19. Find out what residents say about their mental health and substance use in the wake of the coronavirus.

With income level emerging as a predictor of coronavirus infection, we surveyed 500 South Florida residents about their mental health and substance use to better understand how income level impacts…

The current pandemic is potentially worsening the decades-long opioid crisis. Now, the American Medical Association looks to prevent overdose rates from rising further.

Instead of recommending limits on alcohol consumption, the American Cancer Society now says that alcohol is best avoided altogether. Learn more about the cancer risks related to alcohol.

If your patient continues to struggle with substance misuse, it may be time to refer them to an accredited, licensed rehab facility.