It’s proven that data trends can accurately predict spikes in the flu, Covid-19, and other ailments. As such, for the second year running, Thriveworks analyzed Google Trends data and weather patterns from the last several years to predict the peak and severity of the current year’s seasonal depression – and…
Artificial intelligence has become a focal point of conversation in many fields, each looking to discern whether technology like chatbots or digital assistants will—or should—play a larger role. Now this question is being posed in the field of mental health. Though having access to therapy services via ChatGPT and other…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s estimated that approximately 1 in 36 children will be born with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is one of the more common neurodevelopmental disorders—and you might be wondering, especially if you or another family member has ASD, if autism…
Gaining work experience is often viewed as a positive process, something we grow and learn from. But what about negative experiences in our work history? Could toxic work environments and professional relationships leave us with “post-traumatic job stress?” To find out, Thriveworks recently conducted a research study into how many…
Recent Thriveworks research examined how many Americans have diagnosed anyone, including themselves, with a mental health condition. Results suggest that 44% of Americans have diagnosed either themselves and/or another person with a mental health condition. These findings are more than intriguing: They indicate that diagnosing ourselves and others with mental…
Professional work environments are often viewed as a neutral zone where employees do their best to keep their personal lives private and opinions to themselves. However, recent Thriveworks research reveals that a large number of Americans report experiencing tension in the workplace due to clashing beliefs about some of the…
In many ways, the country is divided now more than ever before. As much as we’d love to see eye to eye with everyone around us, recent research* from Thriveworks shows that 54% of Americans have experienced some type of negative impact on at least one personal relationship as a…
According to new research* from Thriveworks, over a third (34%) of Americans believe that their romantic relationships (current or previous) are the leading cause of their mental health concerns. Love, attachment, and intimacy can all trigger buried fears, past traumas, and self-esteem issues. And yet we still seek connection with…
Thriveworks conducted an in-depth analysis of over 54,000 data points to identify the Top Mental Health Terms for 2021, determined by how each term has grown in usage over the past five years. This research assessed how 71 mental health terms were used across online, print, and broadcast sources. The…
The COVID-19 crisis has incentivized innovation and transformation in many industries around the world, healthcare included. Even if we didn’t have a global pandemic on our hands, it’s important to note that the healthcare sector is constantly evolving and changing. This is a natural process, as companies and healthcare institutions…
Fredericksburg, VA. 10/20/2020 — Amid a jarring presidential election and an overall difficult year, US adults in counseling are feeling stressed, fearful, depressed, and/or hopeless about the election. This, according to a survey conducted by Thriveworks Counseling and completed by 275 mental health professionals. Are your clients talking about election-related…
New research finds that people with PTSD who do not receive treatment have a higher risk of developing dementia later in life. This research also finds that veterans diagnosed with PTSD (who are more likely to receive treatment for PTSD compared with the general population) have a reduced risk of…
