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Because Black women in the United States face an alarmingly higher rate of maternal mortality and mental health conditions, counselors should be prepared to help clients manage their mental health while also advocating for quality care from health pr

Black individuals are more likely to experience mental health problems but are less likely to seek treatment for a variety of reasons.

By remaining clinically objective, do counselors inadvertently sacrifice the client’s humanity?

Youth who are aging out of the foster care system frequently wrestle with feelings of grief and abandonment.

The rise of telebehavioral health led one therapist to rediscover the value of in-person therapy and multisensory experiences.

Therapy dogs can be more than our best friends; they can also help reduce clients’ stress and provide the emotional safety needed to process traumatic and painful life events.

Psychological abuse is a complex and prevalent issue that can go unnoticed unless clinicians learn to recognize the signs and use appropriate interventions to support clients.

Rachel Jacoby, a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor, once worked at a community mental health agency providing counseling services to youth in foster care.

The term “quiet quitting” has gained popularity since COVID-19 began, but what does this really say about our work boundaries and mental health?

Here are four personality characteristics that make a person more vulnerable to psychological abuse.