What Mental Health Licenses Tell Us About a Clinician’s Roots
What do LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and PsyD mean? Learn how mental health degrees, licenses, and training shape care and what to look for when choosing a therapist.
Category Public Health
Suicide Prevention Must Include the Conditions People Are Trying to Survive
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Dr. Panicha highlights the emotional distress linked to economic insecurity, particularly among young adults facing unemployment and underemployment. Mental health must address societal conditions, such as financial hardship, which contribute to despair. Support should encompass comprehensive measures to enhance economic stability and personal well-being.
Therapist Burnout, Collective Trauma, and the Future of Mental Health Care
Burnout among therapists and healthcare professionals is often framed as an individual problem. Drawing from my experiences as a neurodivergent, queer Asian American therapist and practice owner, I explore how collective trauma, organizational culture, gender, and systemic inequities shape clinician wellbeing and what must change if we want a sustainable future for mental health care.