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The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Apr 28, 2025 | Educational Resources, Informative Articles

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health Social media has become an inseparable part of modern life, influencing how individuals interact, share information, and form social connections. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have revolutionized...

Alcohol Use Disorder

Apr 21, 2025 | Educational Resources, Informative Articles, Previews

Alcohol Use Disorder and Mental Health: Understanding The Interplay In the intricate landscape of mental health care, the confluence of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and mental health disorders represents a complicated challenge for professionals. AUD is not just a...

Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse

Apr 21, 2025 | Educational Resources, Informative Articles, Previews

Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse Substance abuse is a pervasive issue that affects people across all age groups, backgrounds, and communities. Combinations of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors affect the risk of developing an addiction. For...

10 Signs of Porn Addiction

Apr 14, 2025 | Educational Resources, Informative Articles, Previews

10 Signs of Porn Addiction The rise of porn addiction presents a unique, but often misunderstood dilemma. Rooted into the core of human behavior, porn addiction silently threads into the lives of many, leaving a trail of psychological, emotional, and social...

The Intersection of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity

Apr 14, 2025 | Educational Resources, Informative Articles

The Intersection of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity The concept of mental health extends beyond the mere absence of mental illnesses. It encompasses a state of well-being where individuals recognize their abilities, cope with normal life stressors, work...

The Mental Status Exam: What You Need to Know

Mar 13, 2025 | Educational Resources, Free Resources, Informative Articles, Videos

The Mental Status Exam: What You Need to Know Since the 1960s, various mental health and medical professionals have performed the Mental Status Exam (MSE) to assess for a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions such as bipolar disease and Alzheimer’s...

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Episode 7: From Burnout to Belonging

Episode 7: From Burnout to Belonging: Creating Flourishing Healthcare CulturesIn this inspiring season finale of The Symptom Media Podcast: Bridging the Divide in Mental Health, host Dr. Lindi van Niekerk sits down with Dr. Kim Garver, Dr. Jared Christensen, and Dr....

From Intro Psych to Abnormal Psych

The Swiss Army Knife to Your Curriculum Every professor has their go-to tools. Maybe it’s a favorite textbook, a set of slides you’ve polished over the years, or the discussion prompts that always get students talking. But if you’ve ever wished for something that...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Evolution, Evidence, and the Enduring Power of ChangeCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), did not begin with a grand experiment or institutional decree, but with a deceptively simple question: What if the way we think about the world...

This 30 Second Simulation Can Teach You More Than an Entire Lecture

This 30 Second Simulation Can Teach You More Than an Entire Lecture What if 30 seconds could teach you more than an entire 60-minute lecture? With Symptom Media’s clinically accurate simulation videos, even the briefest moments are packed with lessons you won’t...

Why the ICD Is More Popular than the DSM-5-TR

Why the ICD Is More Widely Used Internationally Than the DSM-5-TRWhat Every Mental Health Professional (and Student) Should Know When a clinician in London, a psychiatrist in Nairobi, and a counselor in São Paulo each document a diagnosis, they’re almost certainly...

Improve Your Staff’s Mental Health Training

5 Key Ways to Improve your Staff’s Mental Health Training In healthcare, education, and human services, mental health training isn’t just another compliance requirement, it’s a cornerstone of effective, compassionate care. Yet even the most dedicated staff can...

How to Remember Complex Disorders

The Secret Trick Top Students Use to Remember Complex Disorders When it comes to studying mental health disorders, most students follow the same routine: read the DSM-5-TR, highlight symptoms, and make flashcards. But here’s the problem, when you’re sitting across...

Top 5 Cheat Codes for Mental Health Courses

Top 5 Cheat Codes for Mental Health Courses Mental health courses can feel overwhelming, diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, clinical interviewing skills, and the nuances of patient communication all come at you at once. Many students report that while lectures...

Think You’re Ready for Clinical Rotations?

Think You’re Ready for Clinical Rotations? Prove it! Before stepping into real-world clinical settings, practice one of the most essential skills every healthcare professional needs: writing SOAP notes. Using Symptom Media’s powerful video simulations, you’ll step...

Lisa Korman, Psy.D., Nassau Community College

Lisa Korman, Psy.D. Nassau Community College Associate Professor, Psychology DepartmentSee What Additional Healthcare Professionals are Saying“The combination of visual content and accompanying explanations equips my students with critical clinical skills. They can...