Substance Use Disorder
Approximately 15-20% of individuals over the age of 18 in the United States suffer from substance use disorder (SUD), and every year a large
ADHD vs. OCD in Children
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are common diagnoses in the pediatric field. Although rarer,
Childhood ADHD
Childhood ADHD is a condition affecting millions of children in the United States. In 2016, 6.1 million children were diagnosed with
Childhood Trauma and its Effect on Adulthood
Childhood development is a particularly crucial time. Stressful and traumatic events profoundly impact children, and new research demonstrates links
What is Forensic Psychology?
Broadly defined, forensic psychology is the application of clinical and experimental psychological methods to the legal arena. With increasing
Call 988: The Mental Health Line
988 is the new national number designated for mental health and suicidal crises. When mental healthcare providers and therapists finish their day
Forensic Evaluations
Forensic mental health assessment is a specialized field of assessment that has achieved significant advances in the past several decades. Forensic
Careers in Forensic Psychology
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines forensic psychology as applying clinical specialties to the legal arena. Forensic psychology
How to Become Forensic Board Certified
Board certification provides clinical psychologists the opportunity to advance in their career academically, access positions with higher pay, and
What is the Biosocial Theory?
The biosocial theory postulates that biological dysfunction in emotion regulation combined with an invalidating environment creates pervasive
Turning Your DBT Certification into a Career
The primary focus of this program will be the content and delivery of the four DBT skills with emphasis on appropriate adaptations (e.g., substance
How to Get Your DBT Certification
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed to treat individuals with high-risk behaviors who had poor prognoses. DBT helps reduce extreme
