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Why Being Culturally Sensitive as a Mental Health Provider is Essential
PodcastsBeing culturally sensitive is a trait many mental health providers lack, and it’s becoming a barrier to the number of people who seek treatment. Dr. Mayra Ortiz says that health institutions need to train their providers on equity, diversity, and inclusion to improve how they treat their patients.
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What is Gratitude for You?
Blog ArticlesFinding time to define what gratitude is for you, reflecting on it, and experiencing feelings of gratefulness can have numerous benefits.
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Are you Happy?
VideosHow do you know if you are truly happy? Research says "its a combination of how satisfied you are with your life and how good you feel on a day to day basis."
How does therapy help depression?
Blog ArticlesThe impact of depression is often misunderstood by individuals who have not experienced it. Depression can be pervasive and debilitating, causing individuals to struggle in their jobs, at school, and in their relationships.
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Mental Health Stigma and Therapy (Spanish)
VideosEste estigma social se mantiene por la falta de conocimiento sobre salud mental.
Feeling Anxious Often Before Going to Work?
Blog ArticlesLiving and working in a world that doesn’t slow down can be an overwhelming experience for many people especially those who struggle with generalized anxiety or social anxiety.
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When OverThinking Takes Up Too Much Energy
VideosRegular overthinking can create emotional and physical problems.
Feeling Safe at School
Blog ArticlesStudents who feel safe at school are much more likely to succeed in all aspects of their life not just in their academics.
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Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Blog ArticlesUnderstanding risk factors that increase the chances of suicide attempts and suicide deaths are a necessary part of suicide prevention.
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Easing Back to School Transitions
Blog ArticlesBack to school time means lots of changes, maybe some rough patches, trying to find our footing again after summer break. How can parents prepare and help their children?
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A Bug and a Wish
VideosLearn a simple and quick tool to help with conflict resolution for all ages.
What Is Intimate Partner Violence, and How Do We Help Prevent It?
PodcastsAs a survivor of extreme domestic violence and a dysfunctional relationship, Jessica Yaffa has unique insights and an intimate understanding of the dynamics of what makes a healthy relationship.
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Back to School Anxiety in Children
Blog ArticlesLook out for symptoms of anxiety and learn some tips on how to help decrease those anxious feelings in your child.
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What is Mindfulness?
Blog ArticlesBeing Mindful can reduce anxiety and worry about the future and distressing feelings about the past.
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What is Trauma?
VideosLearn the most common related Trauma issues and how they can affect a person's mental health.
Can Time Management Improve Your Mental Health?
Blog ArticlesWhen your time is being managed well at work and home, there’s time for what needs to get done and time for rest which will promote a general sense of wellbeing.
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What Makes “Good” Therapy and a “Good” Therapist?
Blog ArticlesWhat type of therapist would be best for you?
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The Value of Knowing the Five Love Languages
PodcastsHow do you show love to each other in ways that are best received? Do you know your own love language?
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How can Therapy Help with Anxiety?
Blog ArticlesYou do not have to live trapped in an anxious loop, therapy can aid in breaking the cycle.
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Hold Onto Hope There Is Always Help: Understanding Suicide Prevention
PodcastsSuicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on people, families, and communities. We need to understand suicide and what preventative measures to take.
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Figure 8 Breathing Technique
VideosHow to use 'Figure 8 Breathing' to calm anxiety and anxious feelings.
Riding the Wave and Staying Present: 5 Ways to Calm a Panic Attack
Blog ArticlesHow does one handle a panic attack when it happens? Read a few of CHE's helpful tips.
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What’s Your Play Style?
Blog ArticlesWe all know how important play is for a child’s learning and development, but having fun is actually important for the overall well being of adults, too!
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Positive Self Statements
VideosRemind yourself of your strengths, the things you like about yourself, that you can make it through tough times...
Work Boundaries
Blog ArticlesWork boundaries help conserve our time, energy, purpose, and fulfillment during and after work.
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Considering Therapy? How Long Will it Last?
Blog ArticlesTherapy duration is determined based on the individual and their needs and wants. Many people go to therapy for a specific problem that may take fewer therapy sessions to address successfully.
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Anxious About Going to Work?
Blog ArticlesLiving and working in a world that doesn’t slow down can be an overwhelming experience for many people especially those who struggle with anxiety.
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Automatic Negative Thoughts
VideosWhen we are stressed we tend to have automatic negative thoughts. Learn how to stop and challenge those thoughts patterns.
CHE Behavioral Health Services: Treating Substance Use Disorders in America
PodcastsCHE Behavioral Health Services: Treating Substance Use Disorders in America
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Take 5… to Journal!
Blog ArticlesJournaling creates a non-judgemental space to reflect on your inner experience, and explore your current stressors, all while shining a light on your personal goals and strengths.
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Healthy Habits for Resilience
VideosFocusing on eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising can help you build resilience during stressful times.
Anxiety After a Breakup – Best Ways to Cope With it.
Blog Articles“To love is a dare, when hope and despair, are gates upon it’s hinges” – Lang Leav
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5 Telltale Signs You Could Benefit From Therapy
Blog ArticlesDeciding on therapy is a deeply personal choice. If you can relate to any of these points, it may be time to start looking for a therapist with whom you would feel comfortable with.
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Gratitude
VideosGratitude is the awareness of the good things in one's life and practicing gratitude for those things regularly.
What is Trauma Therapy?
Blog ArticlesRecent studies suggest that 70% of the general population in the US report having experienced some type of trauma. Trauma affects every person individually, and each person’s reaction to trauma will be unique.
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Positive Self-Talk
VideosCHE's Clinician, Tinamarie Brown-Joseph, LSCW and Jennifer Birdsall, Ph.D, discuss our inner self-talk and how we can switch it to be a more positive talk verse negative.
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Blog ArticlesTrauma can significantly affect how a person engages in major life areas as well as how they respond to treatment.
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Cat Got Your Tongue?
Blog ArticlesYou made it to therapy but now what do you talk about? Are there right things to talk about? Are there wrong things to talk about?
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What is Mindfulness?
VideosHear/see the words "Mindfulness" thrown around a lot but not really sure what that means? Dr. Torna Li, takes you through a quick mindfulness exercise.
Caring for Ourselves After a Tragedy
Blog ArticlesWhen experiencing trauma, even secondary trauma, it is helpful to talk about our experience, while being conscious of our physical and emotional state.
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Benefits of Sunshine
VideosDid you know one simple thing that can easily lift your mood and we all have access to?
We are with you Texas
Blog ArticlesIn the wake of these violent acts, it is vital to our community’s health that individuals experiencing persistent symptoms of distress seek help from a trained mental health professional.
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What are your mental health ‘outpatient’ treatment options?
Blog ArticlesExperiencing a new or worsening mental health issue like depression or anxiety? Learn more about treatment services, types of care, and the varying professionals who can provide you services.
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Becoming Happier
Blog ArticlesResearchers agree that real happiness is a combination of how satisfied you are with your life and how good you feel on a day-to-day basis.
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Setting Aside Worry Time
VideosSet aside 10 minutes to worry to help stop unproductive worrying throughout the day.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Blog ArticlesThe goal of the National Alliance on Mental health (NAMI) is to bring people together in advocating for mental health and increased access to care by expanding the message of “Together for Mental Health”.
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CHE Behavioral Health Services: The State of Mental Health
PodcastsCHE Behavioral Health Services: The State of Mental Health
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5 Impactful 'Mental Health Spring Cleaning' Tips
Blog ArticlesAs we formally move into the Spring Season with flowers starting to bloom and warmer weather creeping in, we would like to offer some considerations for “mental health spring cleaning” tips.
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Comment on the Federal Government’s Strategy to Address the National Mental Health Crisis
Blog ArticlesAt CHE Behavioral Health Services, we were excited and inspired to read about the current federal administration’s focus on addressing the nation’s mental health crisis as part of the unity agenda.
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Russian invasion of Ukraine: Psychological issues and clinical considerations
Blog ArticlesThe war in Ukraine has affected many across the world in different ways. Specific problems have risen out of this conflict for both Ukrainians and Russians across the globe...
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CHE Behavioral Health Services: Your Mental Wellness Future
PodcastsCHE Behavioral Health Services: Your Mental Wellness Future
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Beware the Russian invasion and its effect on mental health
Blog ArticlesThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought pain, sadness, shock, and confusion. It’s crucial to check in with ourselves and become aware of how this is affecting us and those around us.
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Are you sitting right now?
Blog ArticlesOne in four Americans sit for more than 8 hours per day and it’s taking a toll on our health: tight hips, poor posture, weight gain, and increased risk of chronic disease. What can you do about it?
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Inflation and economic suffering on the minds of Americans
Blog ArticlesAmericans are experiencing the highest inflation in 30 years. While we hope the government can do something to alleviate our economic suffering, we need to address the effect this turmoil is having on our health.
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CHE Partners With Medha Gandhi To Promote The Importance Of Mental Health
Blog ArticlesMedha “Gandhi” is the co-host of the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. Gandhi is an accomplished comedy writer, parody song producer, and voice talent. Medha is the great-great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and is very involved with various charitable organizations like the MDA,
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3 Signs You May Benefit From Couples Therapy
Blog ArticlesRelationships are like living, breathing things. They need energy and care devoted to them to ensure they stay healthy and ultimately...
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Things To Think About When Starting Teletherapy
Blog ArticlesFor most people, the unprecedented stress of this past year has been physically and emotionally taxing, and as a result, the focus on mental health is bigger than ever before...
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Sticks and Stones
Blog ArticlesFollowing an incident of name-calling, or verbal bullying, have you ever been told, or said to someone, sticks and stones...
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Why We Should Avoid Using The Term “Social” Distancing
Blog ArticlesWith the outbreak of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the phrase Social Distancing has become common parlance among...
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3 Ways To Practice Self Care During Quarantine
Blog ArticlesVaccine distribution has finally arrived and with it the hope of a more “normal” life at some point in the not too distant future. But until then...
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CHE Interview with Dr. David Duffy
VideosDr. Birdsall's interview with CHE psychologist, Dr. David Duffy, as part of our Covid-19 series.
CHE Interview with Dr. Li
VideosDr. Birdsall's interview with CHE psychologist, Dr. Li, as part of our Covid-19 series.
CHE Interview with Dr. Sarah Stevens
VideosDr. Birdsall's interview with CHE psychologist, Dr. Sarah Stevens, as part of our Covid-19 series.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is & How To Fight It
Blog ArticlesAs we move into the holiday season, many of us have been socially distancing for the better part of nine months. Unfortunately, with coronavirus cases soaring...
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4 Tips for Making the Most of Online Therapy
Blog ArticlesEven before the outbreak of COVID-19, telehealth and online therapy were highly useful and engaging approaches to help with mental health concerns. Now more than ever...
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Five Misconceptions About Teletherapy
Blog ArticlesDuring these times of social distancing, teletherapy offers many benefits--one of the main one’s being you can access telehealth from anywhere. Unfortunately, as is the case with in-person psychotherapy, there continues to be a stigma around seeking mental health services.
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Preparing For Your First Teletherapy Session
Blog ArticlesNew to telehealth? A virtual meeting with a psychologist is slightly different than an in-person session. For one, you get to connect with your therapist from wherever you are and wherever you feel most comfortable, but it means you need to take a couple of extra steps to ensure your privacy.
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Everything Around Me Feels Stressful. How Can I Reduce My Anxiety?
Blog ArticlesIt’s safe to say 2020 isn’t quite turning out how anyone had planned. Between the pandemic, a difficult political climate, global economic struggles, school closures, and reduced socialization with family and friends, the environment we are all living in has been stressful, to say the least.
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Suffering From COVID Cabin Fever? Here’s What You Can Do.
Blog ArticlesDoes COVID-19 have you feeling a little restless? Tired of being trapped in your home with little to no physical contact? If you’re ready to pull your hair out, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
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5 Benefits Of Expressing Gratitude
Blog ArticlesExpressing gratitude seems like such a simple concept, but it has real scientific significance behind it. Gratitude has been linked to a variety of positive changes in people’s lives, and it is a wonderfully beneficial practice to implement in your daily life.
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Dr. Birdsall's interview with CHE psychologist, Dr. Michael Liebenstein, as part of our Covid-19 series.
VideosIn this interview Dr. Liebensten shares his experiences of working in NY/NJ facilities with Covid-19 outbreaks in March and April as the Covid-19 pandemic hit these states hard in the early months of U.S. outbreaks.
"We Are CHE" Video
VideosOur CHE team has come together during these challenging times to appreciate our caring, hard-working professionals.
CHE on Bloomberg
VideosCEO Mike Lawler is featured on Bloomberg News to discuss the current health crisis and the role of behavioral health.
CHE: Relaxation Techniques
VideosThis video discusses the fundamentals of relaxation exercises and provides an in vivo walk-through 1. Deep Breathing 2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation and 3. Guided Imagery.
CHE: Stress Management In-Service
VideosThis video defines “stress” and reviews sources of stress. It then focuses on a review of a number of healthy coping skills to improve stress management.
