Blog posts with the tag "Technology"

Research at CDP: Advancing Suicide Prevention Efforts Among Service Members and Veterans Through Research

By  on 26.09.2025 11:42 am

This Suicide Prevention Month, CDP’s research team is taking a proactive approach to one of the most pressing challenges facing the military community. Suicide among service members and veterans remains a public health concern, with rates far exceeding those seen in the general population. Although many factors are associated with suicide risk, sleep problems have emerged as a critical, yet under-recognized factor. Prior work consistently demonstrates that poor sleep is not only common among military personnel, but also closely linked to worsening mood, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode: Not a Fair Fight - Digital Media Addiction in Youth

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 30.04.2025 2:44 pm
Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

What a relief that I grew up mostly before the Internet age and well before the introduction of smartphones. Adolescent me would have done some real damage with online shopping and might have even become an online stalker of my favorite celebrities. And that’s only if I survived the FOMO (fear of missing out) and cyberbullying that pervades social media. Knowing myself, that would have been a recipe for disaster.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode “AI and Mental Health: Why Should I Care?!”

By Jenna Ermold  on 16.04.2025 10:56 am

If you’ve been side-eyeing the rise of AI in mental health, this episode of Practical for Your Practice is one you don’t want to miss. Dr. David Cooper, Executive Director of Therapists in Tech and member of the APA's Mobile Health Tech Advisory Committee (AND one of our EBP Conference 2025 PMI workshop presenters), joins us for a down-to-earth and engaging deep dive into what AI actually means for therapists. Spoiler: it’s not Skynet.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode - Confident Connection and Telehealth Suicide Prevention

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 19.02.2025 8:59 am
Dr. Carin Lefkowitz

The utilization of telehealth platforms dramatically increased access to psychotherapy in 2020. Nearly five years later, providers can deliver treatment more efficiently to patients across the globe and in locations where there are a dearth of behavioral health providers. Of course, telehealth is not without its challenges, and some providers are anxious to make (or maintain) the transition from in-person treatment. This is perhaps nowhere more true than in the area of suicide prevention.

Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode: Don’t Attach Your Sleep Tracker to the Ceiling Fan (and Other Helpful Tips from Insomnia Experts)

By Carin Lefkowitz  on 22.01.2025 10:47 am

“Why do I need to fill out a sleep log? My FitBit/Apple Watch/Oura Ring already tells me everything about my sleep.”
Even if you are new to assessing and treating insomnia, you have probably already encountered a patient asking similar questions. A key component – possibly the most important component – of effective treatment is the subjective tracking of sleep using a sleep log or sleep diary. But it seems perfectly reasonable that a patient would prefer to give you the data that is already being collected by their favorite wearable technology. Do we really need the sleep log to provide good treatment?

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