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New Books Network features PsiAN’s Book
PsiAN’s book, Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation: Humanizing Mental Health Policy and Practice, was featured on the New Books Network podcast.
Launching the “Art of Listening” Podcast
Psychologist and psychoanalyst Eileen Dunn has created a new podcast, The Art of Listening, where she interviews expert listeners and gets to the heart of relationships and depth therapy. Her first guest is Linda Michaels. Eileen created this podcast in the effort to support the mission of PsiAN.
Why PsiAN Supports Therapies of Depth, Insight and Relationship
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about “evidence-based” treatments these days. And maybe you’re unsure what that means.
Resources for Evidence-Based Treatment
Resources and Guidelines Regarding Evidence-Based Treatment.
PsiAN Comments on Parity Rules
With the help of the Kennedy Forum, PsiAN prepared and submitted comments to the federal government in support of revising rules for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
PsiAN in the Wall Street Journal
For the very first time, PsiAN was featured in the Wall Street Journal when they ran a letter to the editor by Linda Michaels. The letter is a reminder that any discussion of mental health symptoms is incomplete if it fails to mention the role of psychotherapy.
List of Random Controlled Trials (RTCs)
A comprehensive compilation of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving psychodynamic treatments and interventions. By, Peter Lilliengren of Stockholm University.
Cost Effectiveness of Treatment
The Cost Effectiveness of Treatment and What Psychotherapy Costs.
The Evolution of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy has grown and evolved over the past 130 years. Building on decades of clinical experience, academic research, and an ever-growing evidence base, psychotherapy today is a modern, relevant, and highly effective treatment for people suffering from all sorts of emotional and psychological problems.
When Talkspace Sued PsiAN
Here’s the harrowing story of what happened when PsiAN dared to stand up to a major corporation. Linda Michaels offers her personal account of the experience of Talkspace suing PsiAN and its cofounders as individuals.
PsiAN Issues Comment to the APA Regarding PTSD Guidelines
PsiAN issued a comment to the American Psychological Association (APA) regarding the Guideline Update Panel's (GUP) proposed framework for updating the PTSD guidelines.
Petition to CareDash/BetterHelp/Talkspace Followup
In a story on Talkspace, featuring PsiAN, the journalist outlines the many shortcuts and problems with Talkspace's business model, and how it leads to the "platformization" of mental healthcare, enriching only investors' pockets.
PsiAN Issues Comments to FTC
PsiAN issues comments to the Federal Trade Commission on BetterHelp, regarding BetterHelp sharing customer data internally, with Facebook, and others for advertising purposes.
The Importance of Professional Advocacy for Mental Health
The Importance of Professional Advocacy for Mental Health Treatment Choice in the Times of Ubiquitous Technology, A Technology and the Mind Podcast Interviews Linda Michaels, Co-Founder and Chair.
Article on Telehealth, Parity, and Protecting Therapy
This wonderful new article in the American Prospect, The Fight for Mental Health Parity, does a fantastic job outlining the impacts of telehealth and the concerns over what happens to access to care when the public health emergency ends.
A List of Mental Health Data Bases and Libraries
A List of Mental Health Data Bases and Libraries.
Honoring and Remembering Erika Schmidt
Linda Michaels pays tribute to Erika Schmidt and her impact and contributions to psychoanalysis, PsiAN, and the well-being of children. Erika was a part of PsiAN from our beginnings, and most recently served as our Vice Chair.
What People Need and Want from Therapy
A great new article by Linda Michaels, our Chair and Co-Founder, What People Need and Want from Therapy: Advancing Access to Quality Care. Linda brings PsiAN's market research to a general audience, highlighting key results that support therapies of depth, insight and relationship.
Comments to the USPSTF on anxiety/depression screening
Comments to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on anxiety/depression screening.
Push Back on Mental Health Apps
We have published our position paper on mental health apps and technology and launched our Push Back on Apps campaign.