# foorum Insider

> Integrated Health, Mental Wellness, Policy + Find a Therapist


## Posts

- [Gratitude That Lasts: Moving Beyond the Holiday Hashtag](https://fooruminsider.com/gratitude-that-lasts-moving-beyond-the-holiday-hashtag/): Gratitude fuels hope to move through difficult times. It provides balance. It's the light, or Yin, to the Yang of crap.
- [Your Complete Guide to Therapy and How to Pay for It](https://fooruminsider.com/your-complete-guide-to-therapy-and-how-to-pay-for-it/): Therapy isn’t just for crisis—it’s a tool for growth. In this Core Conversations episode, Abraham Sisay and Crystal Rodenbaugh break down how therapy works, how to find the right fit, and the practical steps to afford it through insurance, EAPs, and more.
- [The Psychological Risks of Over-Reliance on AI](https://fooruminsider.com/the-psychological-risks-of-over-reliance-on-ai/): AI is helpful but are we depending on it too much? This article unpacks how over-reliance on AI can subtly erode self-trust, increase anxiety, and limit human connection. Here’s how to stay grounded while using powerful tools.
- [Why We Feel Everything So Deeply: Understanding Emotional Dysregulation](https://fooruminsider.com/why-we-feel-everything-so-deeply-understanding-emotional-dysregulation/): We explore how childhood experiences, trauma, and everyday stress affect the way we react, why emotional control isn’t the goal, and simple tools to help you regulate instead of explode or shut down.
- [This Is What Happens When AI Acts Crazy](https://fooruminsider.com/this-is-what-happens-when-ai-acts-crazy/): Shirali Nigam, a researcher and founder of Circuit Breaker Labs, working at the intersection of AI safety, psychology, and computational linguistics. 
- [When AI Misses a Cry for Help](https://fooruminsider.com/when-ai-misses-a-cry-for-help/): Millions are turning to AI companions for comfort, but when chatbots miss hidden cries for help, the results can be deadly.
- [AI Is Already in Your Therapy Room](https://fooruminsider.com/ai-is-already-in-your-therapy-room/): Dr. Rachel Wood joins Core Conversations to discuss how AI is already in therapy rooms, from clinician tools to client chatbots, and how the AI Mental Health Collective is helping professionals prepare for the future of mental health.
- [We Were Never Supposed to See This](https://fooruminsider.com/we-were-never-supposed-to-see-this/): I didn’t search for the video. I didn’t click play. It just appeared on my feed - trauma without consent. We were never supposed to see this, and yet social media keeps forcing us to.
- [Red Light Therapy Is Booming But LightStim Is Playing a Very Different Game](https://fooruminsider.com/lightstim-red-light-therapy-device/): LightStim isn’t just building red light therapy beds, it’s building trust. With over $1M invested and 30 FDA tests completed, they’re setting the new industry standard.
- [The Red Light Reckoning: Why One Wellness CEO Spent $1 Million to Prove His Product Was Safe](https://fooruminsider.com/lightstim-red-light-therapy/): After his son fell dangerously ill, Steve Marchese went all-in on a mission to build a red light therapy device that actually works. It cost $1 million but it changed everything.
- [Dr. Michael Maclin and the Quiet Power of Midwest Leadership](https://fooruminsider.com/dr-michael-maclin-and-the-quiet-power-of-midwest-leadership/): Dr. Michael Maclin is quietly reshaping what educational leadership looks like in the Midwest, rooted in mindfulness, inclusion, and intentional impact. In this feature, we explore how his presence, not his position, is driving change where it matters most.
- [Why We’re Afraid to Say No (and How to Stop People Pleasing)](https://fooruminsider.com/why-were-afraid-to-say-no-and-how-to-stop-people-pleasing/): Crystal Rodenbaugh joins Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay to explore why saying no is so hard, how people-pleasing develops, and why healthy boundaries are essential for self-respect and connection.
- [Why Parents and Children Struggle to Understand Each Other](https://fooruminsider.com/why-parents-and-children-struggle-to-understand-each-other/): Parents want the best for their kids, but children often just want to feel heard. In this Core Conversations episode, Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay and therapist Crystal Rodenbaugh discuss why parent–child communication breaks down, how therapy can help, and why feeling understood matters more than being right.
- [He Created a Fake AI Therapy Company and ‘Raised’ $120 Million](https://fooruminsider.com/fake-ai-company/): When Daniel Sorochkin launched a fake AI therapy startup as a social experiment, the outrage was instant but the real message was missed. In this episode, we uncover what RoboTherapy revealed about fear, identity, and the future of mental health.
- [Stop Calling It “AI Therapy”! It’s Not Therapy, It’s a Tool.](https://fooruminsider.com/stop-calling-it-ai-therapy-its-not-therapy-its-a-tool/): AI is changing mental health care but it’s not therapy. It’s time we stop calling it that and start using accurate, ethical language that respects what real therapists do.
- [Over 100 Million Americans Are at Risk. Can AI Fix Diabetes Care?](https://fooruminsider.com/over-100-million-americans-are-at-risk-can-ai-fix-diabetes-care/): Over 100 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes and most will never see a specialist. In this conversation with Miguel Johns, founder of moment* and creator of Milton AI, we explore how artificial intelligence could help close the care gap.
- [I, RoboTherapy: Here's What I Learned About Fear, Critical Thinking, and the Future of Human Connection](https://fooruminsider.com/robotherapy-takeone/):  When faced with an AI threat, many therapists chose to attack rather than adapt. Instead of asking "How do I compete with this kind of technology?" they asked "How do I dismiss this technology?" The very fear that should have motivated strategic planning instead prevented it entirely.
- [Slingshot AI Raises $93M for “Therapy” App But Clinicians Say the Label Doesn’t Fit](https://fooruminsider.com/slingshot-ai-raises-93m-for-therapy-app-but-clinicians-say-the-label-doesnt-fit/): Slingshot AI’s new app raised $93M for what it calls “AI-powered therapy.” Clinicians say that label is misleading and potentially harmful to people seeking real help.
- [What is Habeas Corpus and Why America Can’t Even Agree on Basic Rights](https://fooruminsider.com/what-is-habeas-corpus-and-why-america-cant-even-agree-on-basic-rights/): In this Core Conversations episode, Dr. Katie Gaebel and Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay unpack the widespread confusion surrounding Habeas Corpus, why America struggles with civil discourse, and practical steps to restore meaningful conversations about fundamental rights.
- [Critical Mistakes Hospitals are Making with Patient Records](https://fooruminsider.com/critical-mistakes-hospitals-are-making-with-patient-records/): What happens when medical records fail? For Chris Jones, it meant missing a critical clinical trial for his son. 
- [Is Mercury Retrograde Ruining Your Life? An Investigation No One Asked For](https://fooruminsider.com/is-mercury-retrograde-ruining-your-life-an-investigation-no-one-asked-for/): Should you buy a house, get a dog, or start a new job during Mercury Retrograde? Here’s one reporter’s sarcastic answer to the trend we can’t stop googling.
- [Your Newsfeed Is Lying to You](https://fooruminsider.com/your-news-feed-is-lying-to-you/): When everything you see online confirms what you already believe, you're not informed, you're being shaped. This editorial from foorum Insider’s editor-in-chief unpacks how algorithmic newsfeeds are quietly breaking our relationships, one scroll at a time.
- [The Secret to Making Therapy Work for You!](https://fooruminsider.com/the-secret-to-making-therapy-work-for-you/): Starting therapy is brave, but showing up is just the first step. In this foorum Insider article, Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay and Crystal Rodenbaugh share what most people don’t expect about therapy and how you can get the results you really want.
- [How One Text From Cope Notes Changed My Darkest Day](https://fooruminsider.com/how-one-text-from-cope-notes-changed-my-darkest-day/): When everything fell apart, a single message from Cope Notes reminded me who I really am. This is my story about the small text service I call a fortune cookie for your mind.
- [Can AI Really Replace Therapists? The Truth with Saroosh Khan](https://fooruminsider.com/can-ai-really-replace-therapists-the-truth-with-saroosh-khan/): In this foorum Nexus Podcast episode, Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay and Allia Health CTO Saroosh Khan unpack how AI is reshaping mental health care and why real empathy remains irreplaceable.
- [Opinion: The Cultural Shift of Going Dry for Your Health](https://fooruminsider.com/opinion-the-cultural-shift-of-going-dry-for-your-health/): Tired of foggy mornings and empty wallets? Going alcohol-free might be the answer. From clearer skin to more energy and a happier bank account, giving up alcohol has surprising benefits. Let’s break down why saying goodbye to booze is the cultural shift that’s here to stay.
- [How Loneliness Fuels Security Threats](https://fooruminsider.com/how-loneliness-fuels-security-threats/): Americans are facing a crisis that goes beyond mental health. It's a security risk. Beyond its health effects, loneliness is also exploited by cybercriminals, scammers, and bad actors looking to manipulate vulnerable individuals.
- [Sleepmaxxing: What the Heck is It? A Millennial’s Guide to Resting](https://fooruminsider.com/sleepmaxxing-what-the-heck-is-it-a-millennials-guide-to-resting/): Feeling exhausted, millennials? Enter Sleepmaxxing, the viral trend all about maximizing your sleep. Learn how to master the art of rest with these tips for creating the ultimate sleep sanctuary.
- [The Rise of AI Scribes in Mental Health: Who Profits, Who Pays?](https://fooruminsider.com/the-rise-of-ai-scribes-in-mental-health-who-profits-who-pays/): Mental health care is quietly becoming a testing ground for AI scribes but are these tools liberating therapists, or just exploiting their burnout? This foorum Insider piece asks who profits and who pays the price.
- [The Hidden Struggle That’s Pushing Therapists Out of Practice](https://fooruminsider.com/the-hidden-struggle-thats-pushing-therapists-out-of-practice/): In the shifting landscape of mental health care, private practice therapists are struggling to keep up with administrative demands and mounting costs. Discover why supporting these professionals is vital for the future of mental health care.
- [The Parenting Superpower No One Talks About](https://fooruminsider.com/the-parenting-superpower-no-one-talks-about/): Clinical psychologist Dr. Caroline Danda joins Core Conversations to talk about modern parenting pressure, emotional hoarding, and why “doing your best” sometimes adds more stress than support. Learn how to stop parenting out of anxiety and what your child truly needs from you.
- [Is Psychology Today Still for Therapists or for Tech Giants?](https://fooruminsider.com/is-psychology-today-still-for-therapists-or-for-tech-giants/): Therapists across the country are raising red flags about Psychology Today. Reports of duplicate profiles, algorithmic suppression, and VC-backed domination are fueling concerns that private practice is being pushed out of visibility.
- [Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Partnership with Trevor Project](https://fooruminsider.com/trump-administration-ends-lgbtq-suicide-prevention-partnership-with-trevor-project/): The federal government has cut ties with The Trevor Project, ending LGBTQ-specific crisis support through the national 988 suicide hotline. Mental health experts fear the decision will deepen isolation for at-risk youth.
- [The President vs. The Press: Why This Fight Should Terrify Us All](https://fooruminsider.com/the-president-vs-the-press-why-this-fight-should-terrify-us-all/): In his most personal editorial yet, foorum Insider’s editor-in-chief calls out President Trump’s decade-long war on journalism, a campaign of insults, threats, and misinformation that now threatens the core of American democracy.
- [The Tweet That Killed Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform](https://fooruminsider.com/the-tweets-that-killed-pharmacy-benefit-manager-reform/): For decades, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have controlled drug pricing and reimbursement systems, operating with little transparency. As frustrations over rising medication costs mounted, a rare bipartisan push for PBM reform gained traction in Congress, promising to lower prescription drug prices and increase accountability.
- [Opinion | Donald Trump The Running Idiot](https://fooruminsider.com/donald-trump-the-running-idiot/): For many Americans, his policies feel like betrayal—leaving them with not just financial burdens, but mental and emotional scars.
- [America’s Identity Crisis is a LOT Like Germany’s](https://fooruminsider.com/dr-katie-gaebel-lessons-from-germany/): Dr. Katie Gaebel, a researcher and educator who spent years studying the stories of Turkish women in Germany, women caught between two cultures, two languages, and two definitions of who they were allowed to be.
- [How to Trust Your Parenting Instincts (When Everything Feels Wrong)](https://fooruminsider.com/how-to-trust-your-parenting-instincts/): Trusting your parenting instincts can feel challenging, especially in uncertain moments. This guide explores embracing imperfection, letting children grow through struggle, and prioritizing meaningful connections over perfection. Remember, parenting is a journey, you're already doing better than you realize.
- [How to Make Relationships LAST (The Science of Lasting Love)](https://fooruminsider.com/the-power-of-feeling-understood-in-your-relationship/): Fresh off celebrating her 15-year wedding anniversary, Crystal shares what it really takes to keep love alive from the moments of deep connection to the hard conversations behind closed doors. 
- [The Danger Of Letting Beliefs Define You](https://fooruminsider.com/the-danger-of-letting-beliefs-define-you/): We all have beliefs. But when those beliefs become the foundation of who we think we are, it can quietly distort our relationships, mental health, and sense of self. This piece unpacks how trauma, identity, and ideology can trap us and how to find our way back to ourselves.
- [Why So Many People Are Whispering, “Help, I’m in a Secret Relationship”](https://fooruminsider.com/why-so-many-people-are-whispering-help-im-in-a-secret-relationship/): Secret relationships aren’t just about privacy, they can deeply affect mental health. From shame and isolation to gaslighting and power dynamics, the phrase “Help, I’m in a secret relationship” is trending for a reason.
- [AI Therapy Notes Could Undermine Mental Health Care](https://fooruminsider.com/ai-therapy-notes-could-undermine-mental-health-care/): Therapists should be wary of insurance companies leveraging AI-generated therapy notes, potentially harming patient care by automating coverage decisions based on algorithms rather than clinical expertise.
- [What Insurers Already Know About Mental Health Care - And Why They Still Won’t Act](https://fooruminsider.com/what-insurers-already-know-about-mental-health-care-and-why-they-still-wont-act/): Insurance companies are aware that mental health care, like therapy, saves money in the long term, but they still restrict access through delays, denials, and narrow networks. This is because their business model prioritizes minimizing payouts and maximizing profit, which is achieved when people don't use the care they pay for.
- [Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Is Big on Politics, Short on Public Health](https://fooruminsider.com/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-big-on-politics-short-on-public-health/): The legislation aims to consolidate and reframe major policy issues across health care, energy, tax reform, and regulatory oversight. 
- [What Are We Really Building? AI, Capitalism, and the Future of Mental Healthcare](https://fooruminsider.com/what-ai-in-mental-health-is-really-building-profit-not-healin/): When we talk about AI in mental healthcare, we need more than innovation, we need honesty. This piece explores how systemic forces, not just technological ones, are shaping the future of care delivery in mental health.
- [Why This Psychologist Says the Real Fake News Is in Your Head](https://fooruminsider.com/why-this-psychologist-says-the-real-fake-news-is-in-your-head/): Psychologist and author Dr. Ashley Smith joins foorum Insider to explore how our thoughts and inner dialogue can deceive us and how changing the way we see things can lead to healing, clarity, and hope.
- [World Health Organization Adopts Landmark Global Pandemic Agreement](https://fooruminsider.com/world-health-organization-adopts-landmark-global-pandemic-agreement/): In a major milestone, WHO member states have adopted a new global pandemic agreement focused on transparency, equity, and global cooperation. The pact aims to ensure the world is better prepared and more united before the next health crisis strikes.
- [TikTok Expands Mental Health Education Fund Amid Growing Scrutiny](https://fooruminsider.com/tiktok-expands-mental-health-education-fund-amid-growing-scrutiny/): As TikTok boosts funding for mental health content and partners with nonprofits, experts applaud the effort but warn that real impact requires more than awareness. Accountability and design reform may be the true tests ahead.
- [FDA and OpenAI Discuss Integrating AI into Drug Evaluation](https://fooruminsider.com/fda-and-openai-discuss-integrating-ai-into-drug-evaluation/): The FDA’s new collaboration with OpenAI could reshape how drugs are reviewed in the U.S., leveraging AI to speed up evaluations.
- [Senator Josh Hawley Breaks With GOP on Medicaid Cuts: But Is It Too Little, Too Late?](https://fooruminsider.com/senator-josh-hawley-breaks-with-gop-on-medicaid-cuts-but-is-it-too-little-too-late/): In a rare move, Senator Josh Hawley publicly opposes Medicaid cuts, citing moral and economic consequences for Missouri. But healthcare advocates say actions speak louder than op-eds.
- [AI Won't Replace Therapy, It Can't Replace Connection](https://fooruminsider.com/ai-wont-replace-therapy-it-cant-replace-connection/): Despite the hype, AI therapy lacks the empathy and accountability that make human therapy effective. Learn why genuine human connection remains essential for emotional healing and growth.
- [Only Stupid People Reject Gifts: Ethics Fatigue and the Mental Health of America’s Federal Workers](https://fooruminsider.com/only-stupid-people-reject-gifts-ethics-fatigue-and-the-mental-health-of-americas-federal-workers/): Ethics policies once aimed to protect public trust, now they seem more like punchlines. As leaders normalize the abnormal, government employees are left asking: what’s the point of trying to do the right thing?
- [Opinion | What Happened to the Promise of Social Media?](https://fooruminsider.com/opinion-what-happened-to-the-promise-of-social-media/): What happened to the original promise of social media? We explore how platforms that once aimed to connect us now leave users feeling more isolated, distracted, and disillusioned.
- [Trump Taps Wellness Influencer Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General Post](https://fooruminsider.com/trump-taps-wellness-influencer-dr-casey-means-for-u-s-surgeon-general-post/): Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means, a wellness entrepreneur and RFK Jr. ally for Surgeon General. The move raises questions about the future of public health leadership.
- [How Wellness Grifting is Stealing Your Happiness](https://fooruminsider.com/how-wellness-grifting-is-stealing-your-happiness/): Wellness grifting can rob consumers of genuine happiness by selling false promises and quick fixes. Recognize the signs and reclaim authentic mental well-being.
- [How Each Generation Sees Mental Health Awareness Month](https://fooruminsider.com/how-each-generation-sees-mental-health-awareness-month/): Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. From silence to saturation, each generation brings its own lens to the conversation. 
- [Therapist Q&A: Loneliness, Boundaries, Dating Clients, and Growing a Healthy Practice](https://fooruminsider.com/therapist-qa-loneliness-boundaries-dating-clients-and-growing-a-healthy-practice/): From managing loneliness and setting healthy boundaries to navigating client relationships and building a sustainable private practice, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real stories, and tools that help therapists stay grounded including platforms like SimplePractice. 
- [Kansas City Sues Federal Health Department Over Public Health Grant Cuts](https://fooruminsider.com/kansas-city-sues-federal-health-department-over-public-health-grant-cuts/): Kansas City has filed a federal lawsuit against HHS after the agency abruptly cut a key public health grant. The city says the decision threatens vaccination and health equity programs that serve vulnerable communities.
- [The Downsides of Our Mental Health Obsession](https://fooruminsider.com/the-downsides-of-our-mental-health-obsession/): Mental health matters but are we taking it too far? In this powerful reflection, Dr. Caroline Danda examines how over-focusing on feelings, trauma language, and constant self-optimization may be doing more harm than good. She offers insights for teens, parents, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to always be improving.
- [When Wellness Becomes Just Another Thing to Buy](https://fooruminsider.com/when-wellness-becomes-just-another-thing-to-buy/): The wellness industry often sells self-improvement at a steep price. Here's how to tell when your wellness journey is helping you and when it's just helping someone else’s bottom line.  
- [How Digital Sleuthing Hurts Your Relationships](https://fooruminsider.com/how-digital-sleuthing-hurts-your-relationships/): Virtual front-loading might feel like preparation, but it’s often just a shortcut around connection. This piece explores why doing less research could improve your relationships.
- [The Cost Of Loneliness and Isolation](https://fooruminsider.com/loneliness-and-isolation/): In the latest episode of foorum Insider, Abraham Sisay and Crystal Rodenbaugh break down the true cost of loneliness and isolation and how we start healing, one connection at a time.
- [Opinion | RFK Jr. Has a Right to Speak, But Not to Lead Public Health](https://fooruminsider.com/rfk-jr-public-health-leadership/): Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long questioned vaccine safety and public health science. As HHS Secretary, his leadership raises serious concerns for the future of health policy.
- [Kansas City Reels as Musk-Led Federal Cuts Slash Thousands of Jobs](https://fooruminsider.com/kansas-city-reels-as-musk-led-federal-cuts-slash-thousands-of-jobs/): Elon Musk's DOGE-led federal workforce reductions are profoundly impacting Kansas City, leading to massive job losses and community upheaval.​
- [CDC to Study Vaccines and Autism Again as RFK Jr. Challenges Scientific Consensus](https://fooruminsider.com/cdc-to-study-vaccines-and-autism-again-as-rfk-jr-challenges-scientific-consensus/): Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing the CDC to revisit the link between vaccines and autism, challenging long-standing scientific consensus and igniting fresh controversy.
- [Luigi Mangione Indicted on Federal Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killing; Death Penalty Sought](https://fooruminsider.com/luigi-mangione-indicted-on-federal-charges-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-killing-death-penalty-sought/): Luigi Mangione faces federal charges, including murder and stalking, in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The case has sparked national debate over healthcare, justice, and capital punishment.
- [Still Alone Together: America’s Loneliness Epidemic Is Worsening](https://fooruminsider.com/still-alone-together-americas-loneliness-epidemic-is-worsening/): Despite a national advisory in 2023 warning about the health risks of social disconnection, the loneliness epidemic continues to grow—especially among young adults. New data shows one in three under 30 feel lonely most of the time, with long-term consequences for mental and physical health.  
- [Sleep Expert Reveals The Misconceptions Around Sleep: Win Hansen](https://fooruminsider.com/sleep-expert-tips/): Sleep isn’t just about rest, it’s about survival. In this episode of the foorum Nexus, we’re joined by Win Hansen, Certified Sleep Science Coach and CEO of SleepFitter, to explore why healthcare workers and most people are facing a silent epidemic of poor sleep and what we can do to change that.
- [The Uneasy Truth About AI in Mental Healthcare](https://fooruminsider.com/ai-in-mental-healthcare/): Despite the lack of meaningful evidence, these products keep being sold. Promised. Funded. Because the real goal is not healing or liberation. It’s productivity.
- [What I Saw in the Delivery Room Changed How I See America](https://fooruminsider.com/what-i-saw-in-the-delivery-room-changed-how-i-see-america/): After twelve hours of labor, joy turned to crisis. As my wife bled, I witnessed the terrifying truth of what it means to be a woman giving birth in America and why the fight for women’s rights is far from over.
- [$30 Million a Year Subscription: How the American Hospital Association Buys Silence and Shapes Healthcare Policy](https://fooruminsider.com/aha-30-million-subscription/): In 2024, the American Hospital Association poured over $30 million into federal lobbying. While patients face rising costs and providers battle burnout, that money helped shape laws that protect profits, not care. 
- [Dear Duke University, Mental Health Deserves Empathy, Not a PR Strategy](https://fooruminsider.com/duke-university-white-lotus-response/): When Duke University responded to a mental health-related scene in HBO’s The White Lotus with a branding complaint, they missed a real moment to lead with empathy. This piece challenges Duke to put students before PR.
- [25 Hours for the Forgotten: Cory Booker’s Historic Stand for Mental Health and Healthcare](https://fooruminsider.com/25-hours-for-the-forgotten-cory-bookers-historic-stand-for-mental-health-and-healthcare/): When Senator Cory Booker stood for 25 hours and 5 minutes on the Senate floor, he wasn’t just breaking records, he was breaking the silence around America’s mental health crisis. From veterans to single mothers, from Medicaid to rural hospitals, Booker’s filibuster became a testimony to the lives hanging in the balance.
- [The Global Crisis in Mental Health Medication](https://fooruminsider.com/the-global-crisis-in-mental-health-medication/): The world is waking up to mental health but not everyone can access the medications they need. This foorum Insider verified editorial explores the WHO’s recommendations and what needs to change now.
- [What Heard’s 2025 Report Really Says About Mental Health Private Practice](https://fooruminsider.com/heards-report-about-private-practice/): Therapists aren’t failing, they’re adapting, surviving, and often doing it alone. The 2025 Heard Report doesn’t give us dramatic headlines, but it does offer a clear-eyed look at what it actually takes to run a private practice today. From fees to marketing, here’s what’s shifting and what every therapist should be watching.
- [Can a Robot Replace Your Therapist? Experts Warn AI May Be a Temporary Fix to a Deeper Mental Health Crisis](https://fooruminsider.com/can-a-robot-replace-your-therapist-experts-warn-ai-may-be-a-temporary-fix-to-a-deeper-mental-health-crisis/): A new study says AI chatbots can reduce depression symptoms but experts warn this quick fix may hide deeper problems in our healthcare system. Real healing still needs human connection.
- [Banning Words Like “Mental Health” Could Hurt People Who Need Help the Most](https://fooruminsider.com/how-trumps-ban-on-words-like-mental-health-could-hurt-people-who-need-help-the-most/): The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to avoid using certain terms including “mental health,” as part of a broader effort to eliminate what it calls “woke” language in government. 
- [How to have hard conversations with your teen](https://fooruminsider.com/how-to-have-hard-conversations-with-your-teen/): Many great conversations occur in the context of activities, especially ones that are naturally rhythmic or regulating. One of the most important skills we can help our kids develop is how to have what might be viewed as “hard” conversations about potentially uncomfortable topics
- [After Another Shooting, Mental Health in Kansas City Remains a Silent Emergency](https://fooruminsider.com/after-another-shooting-mental-health-in-kansas-city-remains-a-silent-emergency/): In Missouri, only 36.5% of youth with depression who received care reported it helped them - ranking 48th out of 51. In Kansas, that number was 58.2%. The violence on our streets and the mental distress in our homes are connected. If we want a safer Kansas City, we must treat mental health with the urgency it deserves.
- [Four Self-Sabotaging Beliefs That Hold Us Back in Conversations (and How to Overcome Them)](https://fooruminsider.com/four-self-sabotaging-beliefs-that-hold-us-back-in-conversations-and-how-to-overcome-them/): Why do we talk ourselves out of talking to others? Whether it’s fearing we’ll sound dumb, believing everyone is judging us, o
- [Therapists Are Struggling to Find Clients. What Happened to Psychology Today?](https://fooruminsider.com/therapists-are-struggling-to-find-clients-what-happened-to-psychology-today/): Therapists who once relied on Psychology Today for steady client referrals are now questioning its effectiveness. A growing number of clinicians report fewer inquiries, with some seeing as little as one new client per month. 
- [Federal Mental Health Agency Faces Deep Staff Cuts Amid Growing National Crisis](https://fooruminsider.com/federal-mental-health-agency-faces-deep-staff-cuts-amid-growing-national-crisis/): SAMHSA, operating with a $7.2 billion budget, administers critical programs such as the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, opioid addiction treatment initiatives, and mental health grant funding.
- [New Study Finds Long Shifts Harm Medical Interns’ Sleep, Well-Being, and Performance](https://fooruminsider.com/new-study-finds-long-shifts-harm-medical-interns-sleep-well-being-and-performance/): Medical internships are known for grueling hours, sleepless nights, and high-stress environments, but new research suggests that these demanding schedules are not just exhausting, they may be harming cognitive performance and overall well-being.
- [800,000 Nurses Will Quit by 2027. This Is Why](https://fooruminsider.com/800000-nurses-will-quit-by-2027-this-is-why/): By 2036, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of over 62,000 psychologists, 69,000 mental health counselors, and 6.5 million allied health professionals, alongside 800,000 registered nurses leaving the workforce by 2027.
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