Psychology Around the Net: August 22, 2020

This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at the mental health care treatment barriers LGBTQ teens and young adults face, what business owners can do to cope with the mental stress brought on by COVID-19, how older adults with pre-existing depression are exhibiting resilience during the pandemic and quarantine, and more. Entrepreneurship Was Tough Before COVID-19. Now It’s Testing Founders’ Mental Limits: Jocelyn Kung, CEO of The Jung Group, discusses the research her company has been doing regarding how business leaders have been dealing with their own mental stresses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, and outlines five ways they can stay mentally fit during these unprecedented times. Virtual Care Startup Raises $20 Million to Transform Behavioral Health for Kids: This week, Brightline Health announced $20 million in Series A funding to provide families throughout all of California with a user-friendly option for behavioral health. With the Brightline platform, children can virtually meet with a healthcare team to work on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other issues. Brightline also involves parents, and provides a liaison with other programs, such as school-based interventions. Although Brightline Health currently serves only Californians, funding will allow the company to expand its geographic reach as well as patient base. Inspiration Porn: It’s a Thing: Kristin Noreen discusses her brush with “inspiration porn,” what it means...
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