Welcome back Rebecca (Beckey) Rowe, therapist and the powerhouse behind Rowe in the Right Direction! Beckey offers her keen perspective on the current trends in mental health and provides actionable advice for accessing the support you need. So, get ready to tune in!

Takeaways

• The world is experiencing heightened anxiety and trauma.
• Trauma manifests differently for each individual.
• Transitions in life are a common struggle for many.
• Self-care is essential in times of crisis.
• Insurance can create significant barriers to mental health care.
• The mental health system is not perfect and needs improvement.
• Diagnosing clients can sometimes be harmful and stigmatizing.
• Accessibility to therapy has improved with telehealth options.
• Clients often do not recognize their own trauma.
• Balancing business and ethical responsibilities in therapy is challenging. Get on waitlists early to secure therapy access.
• Contact your insurance to understand mental health benefits.
• Utilize online directories to find therapists.
• Consider group therapy as a cost-effective option.
• Therapists also need to practice self-care.
• Vicarious trauma affects therapists deeply.
• It's important to set boundaries in therapy work.
• Faith can complement mental health practices.
• Religious trauma is a significant issue for many clients.
• Therapists should be open about their own struggles.