Connected Care Weekly
July 10, 2026 Technology news for families navigating serious mental illness — translated so you don’t have to. This was the week the mainstream press caught up to Chapter 11 of Connected Care. The Wall Street Journal just said what this book has been saying In back-to-back pieces, the WSJ reported that AI chatbots are […]
What Happens Between Appointments? Why Therapists Need to Understand the Technology Their Clients Are Already Using
What does AI mean for therapists and their clients? As technology becomes part of healthcare, it’s important to understand its effects. Clients are already using AI tools, often without their therapists knowing, which can worsen mental health issues. Studies show troubling links between general chatbots and increased symptoms, so therapists need to ask the right questions. How can passive sensing technology help us monitor clients between sessions? Explore the world of mental health technology and learn how to use it wisely in “Connected Care.” This knowledge is key to supporting clients beyond therapy sessions.
NAMI Took a Stand on AI and Mental Health. Here’s Where Connected Care Agrees — and Where The Book Goes Deeper.
Recently NAMI — the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country — announced something worth every caregiver’s attention. They’re building independent benchmarks to evaluate how AI chatbots respond when people turn to them for mental health support. They’re partnering with Dr. John Torous, director of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to […]
Connected Care Weekly newsletter | 14 June 2026
Your Loved One’s Psychiatrist Is Using AI. Does Anyone Know How?A story in this week’s news should matter to every family navigating serious mental illness — yet most won’t see it.— A new report from Behavioral Health Business landed this week with a headline that stopped me cold: Behavioral Health Orgs Are Adopting AI Faster […]
Connected Care Weekly newsletter | 2 June 2026
In this week’s Connected Care Weekly, we explore the evolving landscape of AI therapy tools and the urgent need for regulations to protect your loved ones. A recent Forbes article echoes themes from my upcoming book, Connected Care, emphasizing the importance of questioning the safety of mental health apps. Additionally, new research reveals that patient data is being used to train AI without consent, raising critical privacy concerns. Discover the latest evidence supporting digital therapy and why it’s essential to prioritize quality over quantity in mental health tools. Stay informed and ahead of the conversation!
Connected Care Weekly Newsletter | May 24, 2026
If you’re reading this, you’re probably someone who loves a person with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or another serious mental illness. You’re also probably exhausted, and looking for anything that helps. That’s exactly who I write this for — because I’ve been there too. Here’s what happened in mental health technology this week — and why […]
Shame on You, Eric.
I recently streamed the Netflix limited series, “Eric” and came away pretty ticked off. First, they managed to make Benedict Cumberbatch look terrible in his portrayal of the father, Vincent. I never formally thought of myself as a Cumberbitch (sorry, apparently that’s a real thing), but it was hard to see him look like that. […]
Let’s talk about Neurocognitive Harmony Disorder
The word schizophrenia comes from the Greek words schizo (splitting) and phren (mind). Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler first used the term in 1908 during a lecture at a German Psychiatric Association meeting in Berlin. Bleuler coined the term to describe the separation of function between personality, thinking, memory, and perception in his patients. He wanted […]
What World Schizophrenia Day Meant to Me
I really struggled with the concept of World Schizophrenia Day. What does that even mean? Is it a day we are supposed to celebrate this awful disease that robs us of our loved ones and all that they once were, and could have been? Is it a day to recognize our broken healthcare system that […]
Understanding Anosognosia: The Hidden Challenge of Serious Mental Illness
Living with a serious mental illness can be a daunting and often bewildering experience, both for the individual affected and their loved ones. While the symptoms of conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression are well-documented, there is another aspect of these illnesses that often goes unnoticed but profoundly impacts the journey toward […]