WayForward

03/18/2021

We are HIRING! Our team is looking for behavioral health coaches based in the US to guide our community of clients through our programs and facilitate better emotional health outcomes.

This is a part-time position with hourly pay. Qualified applicants must be tech-savvy with a minimum of a Masters Degree in respective clinical fields such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, LMFT/MFT and social work.

Applicants can email a CV and short statement of interest to: Yaala Ballin (yaala.ballin@wayforward.io)

12/31/2020

Happy New Year! We'll see you in 2021!

12/16/2020

Mental health is not always an easy conversation for some people. Fear, lack of knowledge and discrimination frequently cause people to avoid getting treatment. We know it's sometimes easier said than done...but taking care of your mental health is critical for self-care.

We are all at different points of our own journeys. Let’s make mental healthcare a part of yours.

A big part of improving access to behavioral health care is for physicians to help tackle the shame and blame that sometimes surrounds such care.

12/03/2020

Most of your time in the past several months has probably been spent on Zoom or other forms of video chatting. It's our reality. In the medical world, most providers pivoted in a matter of weeks from standard healthcare and clinical psychiatry.

One thing is for sure, telemedicine has remained ahead of the curve. When the "fog" of the pandemic lifts, it will remain a practice that people can rely on for safety, quickness and affordability. At wayForward, we are dedicated to consistently providing high quality service that meets your needs even after COVID-19 recedes.

Mental health experts expect virtual and in-person visits to merge to become a standard model of care in clinical psychiatry.

11/11/2020

Happy to all of those who fought for our country! Show us your favorite picture with a veteran you know.

11/02/2020

Election day is getting closer and closer. With constant news coverage and social media, it's hard to avoid all of the political tension. This is leaving a lot of Americans stressed.

More than 77% of adults say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress and 68% say they are stressed by the current political climate (source, APA).

Don't let politics affect your mental health. wayForward has several resources and licensed clinicians who can help you get through this!

U.S. politics has grown increasingly divisive in recent years, and between the 24 hour news cycle and social media, it’s almost impossible to avoid the tension. And with the 2020 election just around the corner, many are left navigating feelings of fear and distress. According to a recent study by...

10/22/2020

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and wayForward wants to recognize all of those who are survivors, actively battling or have lost the battle to, this disease. Experts estimate more than 42,000 women will die of breast cancer in 2020 (cancer.net).

This time of year can be difficult for many as they are coping with or triggered by the loss of a loved one to breast cancer.

If you need help, wayForward has skilled clinicians and mental health resources that can get you through this.

08/13/2020

COVID is revealing a silent threat — teen depression. (Source, NPR). Young people are starting to realize the effects of prolonged isolation and the importance of social interaction. At wayForward, we don't let mental health and take a backseat. We make behavioral healthcare accessible so you can get the help you need.

It's not that young adults aren't worried about the pandemic, psychologists say, but they are at far greater risk of dying by su***de. Finding ways beyond screens to foster social bonds is crucial.

07/27/2020

If there's anything this pandemic has shown us about , it's the importance of restructuring how work is completed. Harvard Business Review mentions how companies can better manage the time spent on work and family together by beginning to re-evaluate the existence of traditional working.

The shift to remote work offers a new window into each other’s lives.

07/23/2020

The US Chamber of Commerce recognizes mental health as a top priority. As the coronavirus continues, you might be thinking of how to bring your employees back to work in a safe, healthy and supportive way. A couple of suggestions include home office allowances and child care assistance. What's your strategy for ?

With many businesses reopening around the country, employers face the challenge of supporting workers as coronavirus concerns reshape the modern workplace.

07/20/2020

Companies are starting to address the emotional and financial strain of returning to work during a pandemic. In collaboration with Westminster Consulting, our founder Navya Singh shares how to adjust to the next phase of our professional lives.

The coronavirus pandemic has adversely impacted individuals and organizations across the world. As the disease curve flattens, and the US reopens after months of lockdown, mental health consequences are far from being resolved. This pandemic, along with the physical health burden, has brought on an....

07/16/2020

Domestic abuse and neglect have been serious, ongoing, public health concerns even before COVID, but survivors are now severely restricted in terms of resources due to the pandemic.

As the pandemic continues to evolve, so has data conveying how elevated stress, depression and anxiety symptoms have increased; as well as, the risk of abuse, neglect and violence. This creates a critical need to act now.

If you are a survivor of domestic violence, neglect or abuse, you are not alone and shouldn’t have to deal with this alone. Take a minute to read the CDC’s suggestions to take care of your mental health while staying safe.

If you have access to wayForward, we have tools to help manage the complex obstacles to accessible care that COVID has created.

Violence is a serious public health problem. It affects people in all stages of life, from infants to the elderly. If you or someone you care about is experiencing violence, there are resources that m