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Evidence-based info and therapist resources for mental health practice. Join our community in bridging the practice-research gap in mental health!
People are often so convinced they are right, even if they are not. But why? The reasons matter for everyday life and for therapy 🙅🏼‍♀️🙆🏻🤔🤓

#interpersonalrelating #beliefs #therapeuticprocess #therapistresources #counselors
Why are people so convinced they are right?
People are often so convinced they are right, even if they are not. But why? The reasons matter for everyday life and for therapy.
bridgepsych.info
August 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
ADHD can have great impact on the lives of people who experience it. Are video games an effective treatment that addresses barriers to care? 🤔🎮🕹️🤓

#videogamesforADHD #mentalhealthtech #ADHDhelp #therapistresources #counselors
Video Games for ADHD
ADHD can have great impact on the lives of people who experience it. Are video games an effective treatment that addresses barriers to care?
bridgepsych.info
August 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The ADHD watch and other devices have been proposed as helpful solutions to ADHD. But do these expensive devices really help? 🧐🤔⌚

"ADHD watch and other devices lack evidence" ⌚🤔🤓

#ADHDwatches #mentalhealthtech #ADHDsupport #therapistresources #clinicians
ADHD watch and other devices lack evidence
The ADHD watch and other devices have been proposed as helpful solutions to ADHD. But do these expensive devices really help?
bridgepsych.info
August 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Hey therapists, did you know that ADHD in adults might actually be caused by other things, and that researchers and neurologists consider adult ADHD diagnoses controversial?

#ADHDtreatment #adultADHD #attentionaldifficulties #therapistresources #clinicians
July 31, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Can you treat ADHD and bipolar without risking the client experiencing a manic episode? Well question no more! 💊🤲🏼🤓

[Link in bio] "Medication management for ADHD and bipolar" 🤓🤲🏼💊

#ADHDtreatment #bipolarinterventions #medicationmanagement #therapistresources #clinicians
Medication Management for ADHD and bipolar
Can you treat ADHD and bipolar without risking the client experiencing a manic episode? Well question no more!
bridgepsych.info
July 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Attention is a hallmark of ADHD. But are attention and it's difficulties really unique to ADHD? Do those problems occur in other disorders? 🫨🤔🤓🤲🏼

"Attention and its difficulties: More than ADHD?"

#ADHDawareness #ADHDhelp #ADHDtreatment #therapistresources #counselors
Attention and its difficulties: More than ADHD?
Attention is a hallmark of ADHD. But are attention and it's difficulties really unique to ADHD? Do those problems occur in other disorders?
bridgepsych.info
July 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A recent popular conception describes 7 types of ADHD. But is this accurate for assessment and treatment of ADHD? (Short answer: not really) 🫨😵‍💫🤔🤓

"Are there really 7 types of ADHD?"

#ADHDawareness #ADHDdiagnosis #adhdinterventions #therapistresources #clinicians
Are there really 7 types of ADHD?
A recent popular conception describes 7 types of ADHD. But is this accurate for assessment and treatment of ADHD?
bridgepsych.info
July 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Therapists and other mental health professionals may find their clients struggling with climate change anxiety. How can they help? Let's take a closer look! 🤔😮‍💨🌊🌎🤲🏼🤓😎

(More threaded!)

#climatechange #climatechangeanxiety #clientsupport #therapistresources #clinicians
July 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Many assume that emotion suppression has the same effects as thought suppression (emotional "rebound"), but research finds different effects 🤔😮‍💨🧐🤓

"Thought suppression is not the same as emotion suppression"

#thoughtsuppression #emotionsuppression #therapistresources #counselors #clinicians
Thought suppression is not the same as emotion suppression – bridge dissemination
bridgepsych.info
July 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Somatic breathwork is now a popular therapist resource for experiences like trauma and anxiety. But does somatic breathwork work? Yes and no. 😮‍💨🌬️😌🤔

"Does somatic breathwork work? Yeses, noes, and how to help" 🤓😎

#breathwork #somaticbreathwork #therapistresources #clinicians #counselors
Does somatic breathwork work? Yeses, noes, and how to help
Somatic breathwork is now a popular therapist resource for experiences like trauma and anxiety. But does somatic breathwork work? Yes and no.
bridgepsych.info
July 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Mental health providers often seek how to keep more clients. So what does research say about client retention and strategies to help? 📇🤓🙌🏼😎

"Client retention strategies for mental health therapists"

#businessoftherapy #clientretention #psychologyofbusiness #therapistresources #counselors
Client retention strategies for mental health therapists.
Mental health providers often seek how to keep more clients. So what does research say about client retention and strategies to help?
bridgepsych.info
July 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Many therapists resist emotionally "pushing" clients to experience trauma and anxiety reactions in therapy. But is this a bad thing?

"Emotionally pushing clients in therapy: Is it bad to stress them out?" 😮‍💨🤔🤲🏼🤓

#therapyfeels #therapeuticprocess #therapistresources #counselors #clinicians
Emotionally pushing clients in therapy: Is it bad to stress them out?
Many therapists resist emotionally "pushing" clients to experience trauma and anxiety reactions in therapy. But is this a bad thing?
bridgepsych.info
July 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The Enneagram is a popular personality test, yet it is not approved or recommended for diagnostic/clinical use.

That is because research has found it not replicable (which casts its validity into question) and is not connected with established concepts in psychology and psychological research.
July 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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📣 Neurodivergent people in relationships 📣

What's been helpful for you to learn/practice, in therapy or otherwise, to improve your relationship?

What would you want your therapist to know more about?

#TherapySky #TherapistSky #Neurodivergence

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July 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Recent research advances our understanding of prolonged grief. Complicated grief therapy training provides evidence-based methods to help. 🤲🏼🤔🤓

"Complicated grief therapy training and research: What to know" 🤓🤔🤲🏼

#complicatedgrief #griefsupport #griefinterventions #therapistresources #counselors
Complicated grief therapy training and research: What to know
Recent research advances our understanding of prolonged grief. Complicated grief therapy training provides evidence-based methods to help.
bridgepsych.info
July 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
VR for mental health treatment?? Wait.... Does that really work? And if it does, why hasn't it gained widespread use?

"Using VR for mental health treatment" 🥽🤔🤲🏼🤓

#mentalhealthVR #mentalhealthtech #therapistresources #clinicians #counselors
Using VR for mental health treatment
VR for mental health treatment?? Wait.... Does that really work? And if it does, why hasn't it gained widespread use?
bridgepsych.info
July 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Forming habits is difficult and people remember 30% of information gained from therapy appointments. How do we make therapy more effective? 🤔🤲🏼💪🏼🤓

"How to make therapy more effective: Memory and habit formation"

#memory #habitformation #effectivetherapy #therapistresources #counselors
How to make therapy more effective: Memory and habit formation
Forming habits is difficult and people remember 30% of information gained from therapy appointments. How do we make therapy more effective?
bridgepsych.info
July 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Temperament is a commonly used word. But what is temperament, specifically? And how does it affect clients upbringing and needs in therapy? 🫩😃🤔🤓

"What is temperament, really? More than just disposition"

#temperment #clientsupport #therapistresources #clinicians #counselors
What is temperament, really? More than just emotional disposition
Temperament is a commonly used word. But what is temperament, specifically? And how does it affect client upbringing and needs in therapy?
bridgepsych.info
July 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Complaints about sleep and insomnia are something we hear from clients all the time. What does CBTi target and where are trainings and info? 😳🫩🤔💤

"CBT for insomnia, CBTi: Training, research, and resources"

#sleephealth #insomniahelp #CBTi #therapistresources #counselors
CBT for insomnia, CBTi: Training, research, and resources
Complaints about sleep and insomnia are something we hear from clients all the time. What does CBTi target and where are trainings and info?
bridgepsych.info
July 7, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Grief and loneliness can intensify at certain times of the year. What anniversary and holiday grief support can help mental health clients? 😮‍💨🤔🤲🏼

"Anniversary and holiday grief support"

#grief #loneliness #clientsupport #therapistresources #clinicians
Anniversary and holiday grief support
Grief and loneliness can intensify at certain times of the year. What anniversary and holiday grief support can help mental health clients?
bridgepsych.info
July 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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#Autistic children and young people are more likely to face higher levels of #adversity and #trauma than non-autistic peers, yet their trauma is often overlooked. Why is it so frequently missed? Professor Francisco Musich explores this crucial question. https://bit.ly/4nKu8if
Trauma and Autism: How It Affects Children and Young People
Trauma is often overlooked in autistic children. Learn why PTSD criteria may miss key signs and how trauma presents differently in autistic youth.
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June 29, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The Office of Management and Budget is proposing sweeping changes to federal grantmaking that would undermine scientific integrity and hinder international collaboration. SPSP is urging our members to comment on the rule before July 13.

Start here: https://ow.ly/365l50ZfpJk
June 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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The Eric Taylor ‘Translational Research into Practice’ Award celebrates sustained contributions that help translate research into real-world CAMH practice.

Celebrate someone at the forefront of excellence - nominate today! https://bit.ly/4gm63N2
ACAMH Awards: Spotlight on Excellence in Research and Practice
The ACAMH Awards aim to recognise high quality work in evidence-based science, both in publication and practice, in the field of CAMH.
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June 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A series of court rulings found the company Meta was liable for impacts on users' mental health. How does this impact mental health awareness? 🤔

What do you think? Let us know below and check out our breakdown!! 👇🏻⚖️🤳🏼🤓🤲🏼

#Meta #courtrulings #mentalhealthawareness #therapistresources #counselors
How Meta court rulings affect mental health awareness
A series of court rulings found the company Meta was liable for impacts on users' mental health. How does this impact mental health awareness?
bridgepsych.info
May 12, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Therapists, have you ever wondered what, exactly, facilitates change in therapy? 🤔

Research finds that active use of specific tools and strategies, combined with a good therapeutic relationship, ...
May 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM