The PsychEd Book Club is an innovative book club facilitated by therapists to support mental health, self-help and social connection through conversation and education.
PsychEd Book Club was born out of a desire to help and contribute at a higher level.
Dr. Marissa Long, Licensed Clincial Psychologist and Owner/Director of ARC Counseling and Wellness has been leading a team of Psychologists in Southern California for years. When COVID-19 broke out, she and her team started brainstorming to understand how they could help!
In April 2020, the ARC Counseling and Wellness team decided to offer free and low cost therapy and groups in order to assist with the inevitable distress brought about by this pandemic. Soon thereafter came the flood racial injustices that rocked the US. From the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to the hanging of Robert Fuller which highlighted the ongoing need for movements such as Black Lives Matter, Dr. Long was determined to use her business to help. Dr. Long’s business started making donations, but she knew her company could make a larger impact. One day, she had a great idea to start PsychEd Book Club, to help others during these difficult times.
Get to know Dr. Long and her amazing team at ARC Counseling and Wellness.
PsychEd Book Club was born out of a desire to help and contribute at a higher level.
Dr. Marissa Long, Licensed Clincial Psychologist and Owner/Director of ARC Counseling and Wellness has been leading a team of Psychologists in Southern California for years. When COVID-19 broke out, she and her team started brainstorming to understand how they could help!
In April 2020, the ARC Counseling and Wellness team decided to offer free and low cost therapy and groups in order to assist with the inevitable distress brought about by this pandemic. Soon thereafter came the flood racial injustices that rocked the US. From the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to the hanging of Robert Fuller which highlighted the ongoing need for movements such as Black Lives Matter, Dr. Long was determined to use her business to help. Dr. Long’s business started making donations, but she knew her company could make a larger impact. One day, she had a great idea to start PsychEd Book Club, to help others during these difficult times.
Get to know Dr. Long and her amazing team at ARC Counseling and Wellness.
Mental Health in America
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In the United States, almost half of adults (46.4 percent) will experience a mental illness during their lifetime.
Of those that sought professional help for their illness only 31% were Black and Hispanic and 22% were Asian.
LGBTQIA+ identified individuals have a 2 to 6 times higher lifetime risk of suicide and/or depression than the general population.
Of those that sought professional help for their illness only 31% were Black and Hispanic and 22% were Asian.
LGBTQIA+ identified individuals have a 2 to 6 times higher lifetime risk of suicide and/or depression than the general population.
COVID's impact on mental health
More than 1/3 of Americans have displayed clinical signs of anxiety, depression, or both since the coronavirus pandemic began.
The economy is now a significant source of stress for 70% of Americans, compared to 46% in 2019.
The long-term psychological consequences of collective traumas can last a decade or more, especially if left unaddressed.
The economy is now a significant source of stress for 70% of Americans, compared to 46% in 2019.
The long-term psychological consequences of collective traumas can last a decade or more, especially if left unaddressed.
