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Mental Health America report: NE states have lower prevalence of mental illness, better access to care
By Susan Gonsalves
The prevalence of mental health concerns among U.S. adults has not changed significantly from 2021-2022, with 23.4% or 60 million people reporting a mental illness. Concerns among youth ages 12 to 17 has decreased with major depressive disorder going from 18.10% to 15.40% and serious thoughts of suicide falling from… Read more »
Leading Stories
Practical Practice
Tax preparation information provided for therapists
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The US Tax Code is more than 6,500 pages long. So, it’s not surprising that therapists flock to webinars like one hosted recently by the American Psychological Association in cooperation with Heard, an online accounting platform for psychologists. The topic was key tax preparation information for therapists. These talks are… Read more »
Tips offered for leaping into private practice
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Starting over. Leaving the security of a weekly paycheck and benefits. Relying only on your own ability to make it. It all sounds quite terrifying and it can be. But making the move to a private practice can also be the catalyst for re-writing a career, a lifestyle, and improving… Read more »
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Psychotherapy Business & Marketing
Expand your network, expand your options
By Liz Varney, LICSW
Traditional business professionals have long acknowledged that it is not what you know but who you know that helps you get ahead. What if we take this business mindset and adjust it for a more supportive application for the field of psychotherapy? While you often work independently with clients, you… Read more »
Diversifying to mitigate burnout
By Liz Varney, LICSW
With the intensity of the current social and political climate, it is more important than ever for psychotherapists to have a burnout prevention plan. In addition to regular time off, practicing good boundaries, and having a rich and satisfying personal life, private practitioners have the additional advantage of diversifying their… Read more »
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News Briefs
Mental Health ER option; Mental Health Screenings for New Mothers; Behavioral Health Care in CT; Electroconvulsive Therapy in NH;
By New England Psychologist Staff
Griffin Hospital launches mental health ER alternative Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, has opened a specialized emergency unit for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, including severe depression, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts. Known as the EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment & Healing) unit, it features open spaces, natural lighting, family areas, and… Read more »
Successful NH NAMIWalks; New VT Mental Health Urgent Care; VT Ending Pipe Distribution Program; Safety Concerns at MA State Hospitals
By Tricia Stortz
Record-Breaking turnout for NAMIWalks New Hampshire More than 2,000 participants gathered in Concord for NAMIWalks New Hampshire, setting a new record for attendance and raising more than $275,000 to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention across the state. The annual event, organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Read more »
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In Person with Alan Bodnar, Ph.D.
The trouble with angels
The trouble with angels is that they are always with us but hard to know. Now as the Christmas season approaches, angels come to life in the carols that tell of their appearance to shepherds to announce the birth of Christ. They begin by telling the shepherds not to be… Read more »
Grateful
There is a chill in the air on this late summer morning despite the bright sunshine. I am sitting alone at an outdoor table at a busy café enjoying a breakfast sandwich, a simple fare of eggs, cheese, and bacon with a cup of coffee. Life is good and I… Read more »