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Illinois Signs Anti-AI Therapy Law While APA Jumps Into AI Hype
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
In August, Illinois became the first state to pass a law that intends to ban artificial intelligence (AI) services such as chatbots from offering emotional or mental health support to consumers. The only problem? It is completely unenforceable. The Illinois law, Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, seeks to prohibit anyone from using AI to “provide mental health and… Read more »
Leading Stories
How psychologists can support immigrant clients experiencing uncertainty, fear
Mass shootings create ripple effect on community mental health
Research studies links between cat color and personality traits
CT domestic violence shelters are over capacity
Survey: Workers struggle with feelings of job insecurity
As mass violence continues, threat and risk assessment practitioners strive to help
Mental health professionals fear the consequences of federal cuts
Mental health effects of cell phone use considered in ban proposals
Psychosis, suicide, and ChatGPT: A researcher’s caution
Study: Addictive social media use impacts youth mental health
Practical Practice
Getting started in private practice
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Mental health professionals make tough decisions during their career, but few are as fraught with anxiety as the decision to pursue self-employment. The benefits of employment at a community agency, hospital, or university setting include the security of a regular paycheck, health and retirement benefits, and a community of professional peers. Despite these benefits, there are numerous reasons given for… Read more »
Poor posture: A psychotherapist’s occupational hazard
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
One of my fondest memories of my work in healthcare is of a colleague who led our department as the point person for occupational safety. He took the role seriously and shepherded our department on a field trip to investigate stairway exits that were out of view and thus unknown by the majority. The tragedy of 911 occurred not long… Read more »
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Psychotherapy Business & Marketing
Podcasting for business promotion
By Liz Varney, LICSW
As we continue to journey along with the ever-changing world of technology, the need for private psychotherapists to stay on trend with these updates is imperative for their businesses. The rise of podcasting over the past several years certainly piques the interest of any therapist looking for exciting new ways to promote their business. Does this mean you have to… Read more »
Is sliding scale a good business practice?
By Liz Varney, LICSW
Most therapists will agree that running a private practice solely on private pay is ideal. Even though working with health insurance can provide greater access to clients, the private practitioner is often left dealing with changing benefits, increasing deductibles, and long calls with insurance companies to rectify claims. When dealing with insurance companies becomes a significant part of your week,… Read more »
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News Briefs
Trinity Health Closures in CT; MA Behavioral Health Hospital Expands; VT Telehealth Law to Improve Rural Access
By Tricia Stortz
CT lawmakers push for input following Trinity Health closures This summer, Trinity Health of New England is closing two outpatient mental health programs in Hartford, raising concerns about continuity of care for patients with ongoing psychiatric needs.The programs have long served as key access points for therapy and medication management. heir closure may add strain to already limited behavioral health… Read more »
Mental Health Facility Closing in MA; Opioid Use Disorder Toolkit in CT; New Teen Behavioral Health Unit at RI Hospital
By Donna Sarkar
Cape Cod’s only state-run mental health facility to close Governor Healey’s 2026 financial budget plan is bringing about devastating changes in the mental health industry. Recently, Pocasset Mental Health Center, also known as the Cape and Islands Community Mental Health Center, is headed for closure because of budget cuts. With the new financial plan causing the only state-operated hospital in… Read more »
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In Person with Alan Bodnar, Ph.D.
Rescuing the presumptive queen
“Look, Pop Pop! It’s a queen bee.” And so I looked, and with my scant knowledge of bees, I couldn’t find anything to cast doubt on my six-year-old granddaughter’s conclusion. The insect was about twice the length of the average bee, its abdomen was dark brown with a few yellow stripes and it was tapered at the tail end. The… Read more »
What psychologists can learn from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
I have been reading a lot of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French Jesuit priest, geologist, paleontologist, and philosopher who was active in his career during the first half of the 20th century. I first heard of Teilhard in my college years, but one of the great pleasures of retirement is having time to dig deeper into material you didn’t… Read more »