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Friday Morning Forum On The Business Of Our Behavior
“I love a good nap. Sometimes it’s the only thing getting me out of bed in the morning.”
— George Costanza
52%: The portion of telehealth services utilized in the first quarter of 2026 related to mental health conditions, according to a FAIR Health tracker, making behavioral health the main category of telehealth use by far. Coming in way behind at 2nd, with 4.9% of overall telehealth services, respiratory diseases and infections, followed by overweight/obesity related calls at 3.6%.
Science: Surprising research about PTSD symptoms may help treat the condition. Details here.
Sport: A screening of The Boston Bulldogs documentary will be coming to Cape Cod mid July and feature a special sports guest moderator, Trenni Casey of NBC Sports Boston, plus a musical performance. Event is July 16, 7pm, LCTV Studios, Orleans Mass. Register here as seats are limited. Watch a new 8-minute preview of the film here.
Policy: Pickleball may be a sport but it’s now so popular more than 50 different public schools, departments of health and residential treatment programs for those with mental health or substance use needs “require” members, kids and residents to participate given the immense social and physical health benefits. New rules for 2026 from the pickleball founds are now available. Story.
Perspective: The struggle of figuring out the cause of stuff…when you have aptitude for it but no confidence you’ll have success. Essay.
June 26, 2026