#ChatGPT suggested I read a recent article written by colleagues on #ImplementationScience - it sounded legit but was totally made up.

So far, AI is a super helpful tool but far from a substitute. I like to think of it that way instead of “the computers are coming for us” #StaySkeptical.

Too easy 4 #families to fall through the cracks in #BehavioralHealth care. Just getting to the right #therapy door is hard—staying long enough to heal is harder.

Tara Shuman & I wrote on this in a new #CBT book - The bigger Q about access: how do #psychologists make the right thing the easy thing?

It's clear this instability is also impacting young people in #California. I'm looking forward to connecting w/ #psychologists Sept at #CPA2025 in Long Beach. Drs. Kathy Williams, @drdrea.bsky.social, Kelsey Dickson & I will open a dialogue at our session: Young People In Crisis

MEET, a treatment engagement intervention, helped bridge the gap between treatment settings in San Diego County. Participants were nearly 2x as likely to connect to next-step in SUD care.
#SubstanceUseDisorder #Engagement #BehavioralHealth
#HealthServices
#PublicHealth
#PatientEngagement

Thinking about #BigCitizenship after hearing an interview with @mariashriver.bsky.social

Here’s my idea:

A new holiday, Community Day - volunteer/service projects in the am. Potluck in your neighborhood/with your community in the pm.

Gonna try & get some folks on board for a test run.

Feeling proud—our new study on improving care transitions in SUD treatment coming soon. Real-world results from the MEET intervention show meaningful impact on continuity of care. More to come!
#SUDCare #RealWorldEvidence #EngagementMatters #BehavioralHealth
#AddictionRecovery

A growth mindset can both reduce & increase prejudice toward people in stigmatized groups (e.g., obesity, addiction, mental illness). Intriguing model & recommendations for both an individual & contextual intervention approach. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

I’m not sure if it’s wisdom or intelligence but it’s definitely part of growth, wellbeing & thriving.

San Diego lost a hero today. Eloise Battle fought to preserve Tecolote Canyon for our community. It exists as an open space because of her courage and determination. I will always be grateful to her and will constantly try to learn from her example ♥️
#SanDiego #TecoloteCanyon

“California doesn’t have seasons”
#fall #autum #SanDiego

So, check out #Opposititis: A Ridiculous Family Love Story.

It will lower your stress and make you and you child happier.

I got to read it at Barnes & Nobel #Storytime today 🙂
#ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #ReadwithKids #Parenting

It’s pretty well-known picture book reading benefits a child’s language development & future academic success but did you know it can also:

- ↑ emotional regulation (Schoppmann et al., 2023)

- ↑ parental warmth & sensitivity (Canfield et al., 2020)

- ↓ parental stress (Canfield et al., 2020)

#Opposititis is part of the 58th Annual San Diego Local Author Showcase. San Diego Public Library has been super supportive of local authors. 🙌🏻

I want to actually be the person who watches what’s in my Netflix queue. Maybe someday.