The Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (SBHPA) was a major step toward mental health parity in the US. Before its passage, many Americans, especially those with ERISA-based health plans, were not protected by federal and state mental health parity laws. This article describes the history of mental health parity and what people can do to advocate for themselves.

Finding a good therapist can be difficult and stressful. It's hard to know from online ratings who the best therapists are in your community. If you desire the best treatment, read this article to learn about the core elements of excellent psychotherapy and how to find a good therapist.

Some of the most exciting research on the neuroscience of depression has come about in the last 10 years. We have new models of depression that look at the activity of different regions of the brain as well as changes in neural circuitry which are present in depression. A better understanding of depression is already leading to more effective treatment.

Mental health stigma exists. Many people fear labels or how they will be viewed if those labels are applied to them. It's a real concern, but things are getting better. Consider the 2018 changes at a national level in the US allowing for treatment of symptoms rather than classified psychiatric diagnoses. That's one step in the right direction. Mental health parity is the next step needed.