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💫Are you wondering how to make the most of HGAPS resources? See below for links to our most important work for community members and researchers! ⬇️

Sometimes it may feel as though your struggle is being underestimated by your age - we see you, and help is available. Check out our #youth #mentalhealth resource page today and text or call 988. #988Lifeline bit.ly/41RsMHe

Does your research focus on youth #bipolardisorder and/or heart-brain connections? Join #CYBDatCAMH on March 27th for our World Bipolar Day Research Symposium! Oral and poster abstracts are due Nov 22nd! bit.ly/409i8NK #CYBDResearchSymposium2025 @WorldBipolarDay

In honor of World Mental Health Day, here is a reminder of all the free, online mental health resources HGAPS offers! 🌎#WorldMentalHealthDay

A variety of formats are available to present your work: symposiums, papers, posters & fireside chats. Register by 12/15/24 for a special pre-registration rate! Please reach out to HUBDPC@gmail.com with any questions!

Join @_HamptonU at the 2nd Annual Black Decolonial Psychology Conference from February 6-8th, 2025! This year's theme is "Enacting Liberation: Advancing Decolonial Black Psychology and Spiritual Paradigms in the 21st Century." Use this link to register: eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-h…

Myth: The #988Lifeline is only for those in immediate danger. Fact: 988 is here for anyone struggling—whether you're feeling down, need someone to talk to, or are contemplating suicide. You're never alone. Call or text 988 for support. 💙 #988Day

Our UNC students had a great time at #jccapfdf2024 this weekend in Columbus! They presented recent projects using differential item functioning to better understand our assessments in child mental health. Thanks @JCCAP_Editor for a great conference!

Thank you @EricAYoungstrom for finally getting me to sign up for osf.io! So easy (less than 60 seconds!) & important for #OpenScience #jccapforum2024 @JCCAP_Editor Do it!!!

Today's #PDTSpotlight is on Dr. @EricAYoungstrom! His research looks into how we can improve diagnoses, predictions, & treatment progress, especially for bipolar disorder. Meet Dr. Youngstrom at the Future Directions Forum and register now tinyurl.com/2ryacftv #jccapforum2024

🔒Safe storage saves lives! Our colleagues at @nationwidekids developed this great infographic for concrete steps to develop and execute a safe storage plan for potentially harmful items in your household.

Re-sharing this database of BIPOC-authored papers from across psychology. This is a wonderful resource, esp. for those aiming to diversify their syllabi, journal clubs, citation networks, and general awareness. Please add your or others' papers! #gid=666010790" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Happening tomorrow!! CYBD is celebrating #WorldBipolarDay on March 28th with our annual public education evening event! Open to anyone with an interest in learning more about youth #bipolardisorder! Learn more & register here: cybdwbd2024.eventbrite.ca

Keynote, Dr. Eric Youngstrom, speaks about the assessment of mood disorders, specifically #bipolardisorder, across the lifecycle! #WorldBipolarDay #CYBDResearchSymposium2024 @WorldBipolarDay @CAMHResearch @_HGAPS

THE INTERNET'S BIGGEST #BIPOLAR Q&A IS LIVE NOW! Join our 6th annual Reddit "Ask Me Anything" where 70+ BD experts and community members are answering all your questions for 48 hours! More details/join us → talkbd.live/world-bipolar-… #WorldBipolarDay #bipolar

#clinicalpsychology #therapy #therapist #hgaps #psych #psychtwitter #AcademicTwitter

6. Finally, trust your instincts! If you are finding it difficult to build a relationship or make progress with your current provider, they may not be right for you! Finding a therapist can be challenging, but it is important to find the best, personalized care possible.(7/7).

5. Be aware of scams. If you are considering an online therapy company, research what requirements a therapist needs to meet before taking clients (they might vary). Also, be cautious of any therapist who tries to sell you additional products during your session. (6/7)

4. Not all therapy is effective. You may want to ask your therapist what type of therapy they give and confirm whether it was developed based on research. A great resource for seeing generally what evidence-based treatments are is mn.gov/mmb-stat/resul…. (5/7)

2. Consider what you would like to get out of therapy. Some providers may have special training which can help better meet your needs. You may also want a provider who shares similar identities with you. We have another thread dedicated to different types of professionals. (3/7)

3. If you have health insurance, identify what your behavioral health copay is. This will be the amount you pay per session. Be aware that not all therapists will accept insurance, so this is something important to ask since it will affect the cost. (4/7)

1. A variety of websites can be used. Consider using psychologytoday.com/us or your insurance provider to get a sense of all the in-person and telehealth options in your area. (2/7)

How do you find a therapist? Once you decide you are interested in receiving therapy, it can be hard to know what steps to then take. Learn more about finding professional mental health support and low-cost options at en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Helping_G… & with the summary below ⬇️ (1/7).