Reaching Across the Divide

Using technology to improve access to effective mental health care

Sherry Benton Ph.D.

What People Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization

With the increased legalization of marijuana, there can confusion about whether it is safe to use, and what the side effects might be.

Don’t Give in to Pandemic Fatigue

Tips for staying connected and making your mental health a priority.

Why You're So Anxious About the Election and What You Can Do

Many things feel out of control. Here’s how to ease the election-induced stress.

No Need to Wait for Mental Health Help During COVID-19

Tele-mental health services are effective and more accessible than ever before.

Understanding Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Racism

Why we develop social constructs—and how we identify and change them.

Thriving in the Midst of the Pandemic

Suggestions for how to stay mentally engaged.

How to Cope with Coronavirus Worries

Tips to reduce your anxiety surrounding COVID-19.

Make Daily Meditation Your New Year's Resolution  

Adding meditation to your self-care regimen is helpful to your health.

Dealing with Stress by Changing Your Brain

Challenge your negative thoughts and curb the physical symptoms of stress.

Mental Health Professionals are Susceptible to Stigma, Too

Seeking help as a professional should never make you feel inadequate.

Improving Workplace Mental Health

Burnout is real, but how do we address it?

How My Struggles With Depression Fueled Me to Help Others

Do not let depression limit who you are or who you want to be

Fostering Psychological Resilience in Ourselves and Others

Are trigger warnings helpful?

It Is Easier to Obtain a Gun Than Mental Healthcare

Why behavioral healthcare should be more accessible than firearms.

Thinking Through "Medicare for All"

Let’s briefly explore what Medicare for all in the U.S. could look like.

How to Identify a Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Let's address the misconceptions associated with narcissism.

Effective Psychotherapy: Put in the Work to Achieve Results

Take action toward your mental health: act your way into new ways of thinking

Three Ways to Overcome Life’s Challenges Before They Happen

We can’t predict mental health struggles, but we can take preventative measures.

Kavanaugh and the Realities of Sexual Assault on Campuses

Kavanaugh, Ford, and the realities of sexual assault on campuses

Not All Online Mental Health Resources Are Right for You

It's important to choose the right online mental health platform.

Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Relieving the Bottleneck

Is primary care the gateway for strengthening mental health care access?

Suicide in the News: The Sandwiched Generation

Treatment for middle-aged people is hindered by archaic laws. How do we fix it?

Beyond Evidence-Based Practice to Practice-Based Evidence

The most effective psychological treatment plans require practice-based evidence.

The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness

It might not be what you think.

A Different Perspective on the Cause of the Opioid Crisis

The overprescribing of painkillers is contributing to the opioid epidemic. It's time to focus on treatment.

Alternative Treatments Increasing Mental Health Reach

Stepped-Care: How It Can Help the Underserved Population

Using Technology to Improve Access to Mental Health Care

How technology can improve mental health care.