Submissions Due: December 12, 2022 – Media Opportunities For Mental Health Professionals [ 6 Opportunities – Click Here To See Them All ]

Summary: Spiritual Abuse

• Name: Hope Gillette Psych Central
• Category: Biotech and Healthcare
• Email: query-eoec@helpareporter.net
• Media Outlet: Psych Central
• Deadline: 7:00 AM EST – 12 December

Query: Hi everyone! I have a piece coming up on spiritual abuse. I’m looking for quotes on:

1. What is spiritual abuse?
2. What are some examples of spiritual abuse?
3. What are some tips to cope with spiritual abuse?
4. What are some tips if spiritual abuse makes you question your spirituality/faith?

Thank you! As always I NEED a link to a website biography on your professional site, employer site, or on academia. I won’t be able to use your contributions without a bio page. Generic internet search bios and competitor site bios can’t be considered. Also please let me know if you go by the title of “Dr.” or not, if your educational credentials could possibly let you use that title. I would like to credit everyone appropriately.

Requirements: Mental health professionals please

Summary: Verbal Abuse

• Name: Hope Gillette Psych Central
• Category: Biotech and Healthcare
• Email: query-eoed@helpareporter.net
• Media Outlet: Psych Central
• Deadline: 7:00 AM EST – 12 December

Query: Hi everyone! I have a piece coming up on verbal abuse. I’m looking for quotes on:

1. What is verbal abuse?
2. What are the types of verbal abuse?
3. What are the mental health impacts of verbal abuse?
4. What are some strategies for handling verbal abuse?

Thank you! As always I NEED a link to a website biography on your professional site, employer site, or on academia. I won’t be able to use your contributions without a bio page. Generic internet search bios and competitor site bios can’t be considered. Also please let me know if you go by the title of “Dr.” or not, if your educational credentials could possibly let you use that title. I would like to credit everyone appropriately.

Requirements: Mental health professionals, please

Summary: Tips from Licensed Therapists for How to Calm Anxiety

• Name: Abigail Rueger ChoosingTherapy
• Category: General
• Email: query-eozf@helpareporter.net
• Media Outlet: ChoosingTherapy
• Deadline: 9:00 AM EST – 12 December

Query: What is a tip (or more than one) for how to calm anxiety? This could be in the moment and long-term. We already have several tips, so the more unique the better!. Include a “snappy” title, then 1-2 paragraphs explaining how to implement the tip and why it helps.

Requirements: Must be a licensed mental health professional

Summary: Seeking therapists to share how to be more vulnerable in a romantic relationship

• Name: Rebecca Strong INSIDER
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: query-eoip@helpareporter.net
• Media Outlet: INSIDER
• Deadline: 11:00 AM EST – 12 December

Query: Looking for therapists (especially couples therapists) to answer the following by 11 AM EST on 12/12:

1. What does it mean to be vulnerable in the context of relationships?
2. Why might some people have trouble with this?
3. Please list some of the key benefits of becoming more vulnerable in a relationship. Each each in as much detail as possible.
4. Beyond the relationship, can it also benefit you as an individual? How so?
5. Can vulnerability ever downsides or drawbacks … in other words, can you be too vulnerable? Is it ever a bad thing in relationships? (Maybe touch on how certain kinds of people can take advantage of this)
6. Please share a few tips for becoming more vulnerable in your relationship. For each tip, explain why that strategy can help and give specific guidance on how to put it into practice.
7. Can working with a couples therapist help with this? How can a therapist help you become more vulnerable in your relationship?
8. When might you want to seek out an individual counselor rather than a couples counselor (for example, maybe having attachment issues or past relationships trauma)?

Requirements: Source must be a licensed therapist

Summary: Expert comments needed: depression after breakup

• Name: Breanna Mona Greatist
• Category: Biotech and Healthcare
• Email: query-ep0m@helpareporter.net
• Media Outlet: Greatist
• Deadline: 1:00 PM EST – 12 December

Query: I am looking to quote one or two licensed psychologists/therapists for an article about depression after breakups. Please answer the questions below in full sentences. I can link to a personal website but I cannot link to a directory or retail site. Thank you.

Can a breakup cause depression? What is the link between depression and breakups? Please comment on the relational depression a breakup can cause – losing mutual friends, cutting ties with ex’s family, living alone again, etc. Mental and physical symptoms of breakup. How to cope with breakup depression – give readers at least 6 tips on how to cope with breakup. Grief vs. depression after breakup — Explain the difference between grief and depression. What are the similarities? How can you tell the difference? When to see a doctor — When should a person talk to a healthcare provider if they’re experiencing depression after breakup?

Requirements: Licensed psychologist/therapist

Summary: What to Do When Someone Is Mad at You

• Name: Aerielle Alejandro UpJourney
• Category: Biotech and Healthcare
• Email: query-eoax@helpareporter.net
• Media Outlet: UpJourney
• Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 12 December

Query: All great answers will be used, so please take the time to craft an in-depth and unique response. If possible, please add one or more headings to your submission. Overly self-promotional answers will be ignored. Please also include in your reply your full name, credentials and/or very short bio, square profile picture(don’t attach it, use a link), and website URL. Thank you.