The Need for More Effective Approaches to Mental Health Crises

• By: Dr. Gene Ira Katz, DMCJ, LAC, LPC Positive Pathways Counseling
• April 21st, 2026
• behavioral health services, co-responder teams, community care, crisis response, law enforcement response, mental health crises, mental health policy, mobile crisis teams, Spring 2026 Issue
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Law enforcement officers are most often the first responders when individuals are experiencing a mental health crisis. Some research studies have estimated that at least 20% of police service calls involve a mental health or substance use crisis, and this demand has been increasing for many...

Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Pornography Viewing as Addictions

• By: Dr. Gene Ira Katz, DMCJ, LAC, LPC Positive Pathways Counseling
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, diagnosis, hypersexuality, mental health disorders, paraphilic disorders, pornography, process addictions, sex, societal impact
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Addiction can occur in many forms. Often, it is assumed that physical dependence, characterized by withdrawal symptoms, is required for someone to be diagnosed with an addiction disorder, but the fact is that behavioral addiction can occur with all the negative consequences in a person’s life...

Simple Self-Care Methods to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Depression

• By: Dr. Gene Ira Katz, DMCJ, LAC, LPC Positive Pathways Counseling
• April 18th, 2023
• anxiety, depression, health and wellness, mindfulness, self-care, Spring 2023 Issue, stress
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Anxiety is generally characterized as feelings of tension, worried thoughts, increased blood pressure, sweating, trembling, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat. Anxiety disorders include recurring intrusive thoughts and fears about unspecified threats. While some degree of anxiety is common, it’s...