Submissions Due: December 07, 2022 – Media Opportunities For Mental Health Professionals [ 12 Opportunities – Click Here To See Them All ]

Summary: Looking to Speak With a Relationship Expert on What Microcheating Is

• Name: Taylor Andrews POPSUGAR
• Category: General
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: POPSUGAR
• Deadline: 8:00 AM EST – 7 December

Query: If you’re interested in contributing to an article explainer on what micro-cheating is, examples of micro-cheating, why micro-cheating is bad, etc., please reach out, and I will send over questions.

Requirements: Please be an expert in the relationship, love, or sex field.

Summary: Psychology of families divided by abuse allegations

• Name: Daryl Gibson Deseret News
• Category: General
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Deseret News
• Deadline: 10:00 AM MST – 7 December

Query: I am on assignment from the Deseret News in Salt Lake City doing a human interest story on the family of Tara Westover (best-selling author of “Educated.”) I need to add some mental health expertise on the dynamic of families with divergent accounts of alleged abuse.

Requirements: Seeking a psychologist, psychiatrist, or child and family therapist with expertise in high-profile abuse allegations that are contested by the family. Preferably someone in the United States (ideally in the Mountain West, where our readership is concentrated.) Someone willing to speak on the record about the topic in general and possibly from a position of familiarity with “Educated.”

Summary: Seeking MDs & mental health professionals to share insight on whether cannabis helps/hurts anxiety

• Name: Rebecca Strong AskMen
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: [email protected]
  Media Outlet: AskMen
• Deadline: 11:00 AM EST – 7 December

Query: Looking for answers to the following from doctors, mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.) by 11 AM EST on 12/7:

1. Is using cannabis more likely to help or hurt anxiety?
2. Why might be helpful to some people with certain kinds of anxiety? Which kinds?
3. Why might cannabis make anxiety worse for some people? Anyone in particular?
4. Does the amount of cannabis or the type (edible, vaporizer, etc.) matter in terms of whether or not it helps or hurts your anxiety? For example, might it be helpful in small amounts but do more harm than good in large amounts? How can you know what amount is right for you?
5. Is there anyone who definitely should not try cannabis for anxiety?
6. Who’s a good candidate to try this treatment approach?
7. For people who are interested in trying cannabis for anxiety, what should they do or who should they talk to for more info? (Who can prescribe medicinal marijuana for anxiety?)

Requirements: Source must be a board-certified doctor or licensed mental health professional. Please share where you’re practicing or if you’re in private practice and a link to your website or bio.

Summary: Press The Reset Button: Mental Health and Creative Experts on Moodboards

• Name: Emma Lingo Her Campus
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Her Campus
• Deadline: 12:00 PM CST – 7 December

Query: I’m looking for someone with something to say about moodboards.

I’m working on a package for the new year and focusing on how people can make and use a vision board to drive their year. Whether you’re a creative with something to say about the best way to create and display your moodboard or a mental health expert with something to say about their psychological benefits, I’d love to hear it.

Requirements: Please have professional experience either in the art world or the medical field if you wish to help with this. Thank you.

Summary: Seeking licensed mental health professionals to share insight on domestic violence

• Name: Rebecca Strong Healthline
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Healthline
• Deadline: 12:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: Looking for licensed therapists to answer the following by 12 PM EST on 12/7:

1. Why does domestic violence happen? (Emphasize to the reader that it’s not their fault, and it’s often a learned behavior). Is it just that abusers behave this way in an attempt to maintain power/control?
2. What are some of the main (short-and long-term) effects of domestic abuse? Please list and explain each.
3. What are someone’s options for getting support if they’re experiencing domestic abuse?
4. What could someone do if they think they’re experiencing abuse but aren’t sure? How could they get help understanding what’s going on and figuring
out what to do next?
5. What should someone do if they think someone they know is experiencing abuse but that person doesn’t agree
6. Can you share any resources for getting more info/support regarding domestic abuse?

Requirements: Source must be a licensed mental health professional

Summary: Looking for expert advice about sex and relationships in college.

• Name: McKinley Franklin Her Campus
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Her Campus
• Deadline: 12:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: Writing an article about sex and relationships amongst college students pondering the question, “does playing hard to get with your partner really make them more into you?” Really looking for insight about if the concept of giving your partner or SO the cold shoulder really makes them more attracted to you.

Summary: Online therapy for seniors (LPC, LCSW, LMSW, PhD, MD, DO, NP, etc.)

• Name: Vanessa Ling NCOA
• Category: Biotech and Healthcare
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: NCOA
• Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: What are no- or low-cost ways that older adults can engage in their mental wellness? What are the benefits of mental health care/therapy for older adults? What can older adults stand to gain with teletherapy? What are the mental health challenges that older adults can face?

Requirements: Must be a licensed mental health provider with experience providing care for seniors/older adults in any setting: LPC, LCSW, LMSW, PhD, MD, DO, NP, etc.

Summary: Need Experts on Worker Burnout

• Name: Christopher Ruvo Counselor
• Category: Business and Finance
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Counselor
• Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: Hello. I would like to connect with HR/mental health experts who can provide actionable strategies that managers and company leaders can use to help prevent workers from experiencing Burnout.

Requirements: Please send a few tips in your response, along with your full name, company, and professional title. Thank you

Summary: Bisexuality erasure

• Name: Valerie O’Neill Woof Magazine
• Category: Education
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Woof Magazine
• Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: Hello! I am looking for academics/professors/ experts of any kind on sexuality studies to speak about bisexuality erasure. I am writing a piece about how bisexual people in relationships with the opposite sex are discredited by others and the LGBTQ community. Thank you!

Summary: Employee Mental Health Benefits

• Category: General
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Anonymous
• Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: What are some of the best benefits packages offered by employers? Is it common practice to include mental health benefits, including assessment and treatment? What are employees asking for with regard to their benefits? And do they move from one employer to another primarily to secure better benefits? Finally, do mental health benefits improve employee productivity and retention?

Summary: How to Stop Social Media from Harming Your Relationship

• Name: Anouare Abdou AskMen.com – AskMen UK
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: AskMen.com – AskMen UK
• Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: Hello, I am looking to quote mental health professionals and relationship experts, as well as anyone who has had a bad experience with social media in their relationship. For a chance to be featured, please answer the questions below:

– What do you wish everyone knew about the impact of social media on relationships in 2022?
– What have you seen first-hand in clients or experienced yourself when it comes to the dangers of social media for romantic relationships?
– What are your top tips to encourage a healthy approach to social media while in relationships? Why is each tip effective?
– Are there things to avoid at all costs if you want to prevent social media from harming your relationship?

Thank you!

Summary: Tips for combating digital fatigue and burnout in our new hybrid world

• Name: LeAura Luciano Ebony – Online
• Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
• Email: [email protected]
• Media Outlet: Ebony – Online
• Deadline: 11:00 PM EST – 7 December

Query: Looking for tips from Black mental health and wellness professionals on combating burnout, isolation, and anxiety in the remote/hybrid workplace for the Ebony audience.

Requirements: Share a bio and website along with your tips.