CNN Employees Anxious About Paramount Merger, Transform Network Chief’s Office Into ‘Therapist’s Couch’
CNN Employees Anxious About Upcoming Merger Many employees at CNN are feeling anxious about the imminent merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, transforming their boss’s office into what some are calling a “psychiatrist’s couch.” Reports indicate that there’s a palpable tension among staff regarding the potential impact of the merger. Paramount Skydance is in […]
NYC spends $6M in taxpayer money for therapists to help former convicts who stop violence
It turns out that ex-convict “violence disruptors” in some of New York City’s more dangerous neighborhoods are getting millions worth of therapy for free, according to recent findings. The city is directing $1.2 million from a larger $6 million contract with Agape Moments LLC to launch the Strong Messengers Program, which aims to provide counseling […]
Ohio therapists warn that Medicaid payment cuts might lead to shutdowns and reduced access to care.
Mental health providers in Ohio are grappling with an unexpected financial strain after being directed to repay thousands in Medicaid reimbursements for services rendered over the past two years. Several therapists who reached out to WLWT recently received “overpayment recovery” notices from CareSource, one of the largest managed care providers in the state. These notices […]
Court removes ban on ‘conversion therapy’ — but the true conversion therapists remain on the left
Supreme Court Decision on Conversion Therapy Ban This week, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling for those against transition practices, stating that Colorado is not permitted to enforce a ban on “conversion therapy.” This therapy specifically targets discussions between minors and therapists who do not endorse an affirming approach to guilt. In an 8-1 […]
Canadian Therapists Spend 600 Hours Each Year on Ineffective Software
Therapists Struggling with Administrative Burdens A psychotherapist in Toronto is wrapping up her final session on Wednesday at 5 p.m. By the time she’s finished documenting notes, processing insurance claims, rescheduling appointments, and dealing with unpaid bills, it’s nearly 8 p.m. Surprisingly, she hasn’t seen a single patient during those last three hours. Instead, she’s […]
Asylum Seekers in the UK Will Receive Personal Therapists Paid for by Taxpayers
The UK government is set to offer therapists funded by taxpayers to asylum seekers who are reportedly in the country illegally. The Home Office has taken control of Cameron Barracks in Inverness, Scotland, to accommodate about 300 male asylum seekers, moving away from the previous method of booking hotels nationwide. Despite this, the Cameron Barracks […]
Pritzker approves legislation to simplify the process of finding therapists who accept insurance.
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Improve Access to Therapists Finding therapists who accept insurance could soon get easier for Illinois residents. Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed a bill aimed at enhancing reimbursement rates for behavioral health services. This new legislation, set to take effect in January 2027, introduces a formula for how much therapists should […]
Advocates are optimistic that the recently approved bill will encourage more therapists in Illinois to accept private health insurance.
Finding a Therapist: A Challenge for Many Carrie Carlock never expected the struggle she faced in locating a therapist for her teenager. Even as the CEO of a hospital and a board member of a significant local mental health organization, she found herself unable to secure a therapist nearby who would accept her health insurance. […]
Therapists are being discovered using AI with their patients
Therapists and AI: A New Twist in Mental Health Care Traditionally, therapists have met with patients face-to-face in very personal settings. But since the Covid pandemic led to widespread closures, many have begun to adapt to online consultations, making them more common. This shift toward a more virtual world has significantly impacted the mental health […]
Schools and parents confront a teen mental health crisis amid concerns about students seeking help from AI therapists.
As schools address teenage mental health challenges, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents new hurdles for ensuring student safety. Research indicates that AI can provide harmful advice to those in crisis, and some teenagers have allegedly been driven to suicide due to the influence of such technology. Unfortunately, many students lack access to mental […]