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December 2nd, 2024

Union: CT staff shortage is ‘full-blown catastrophe’

By Eileen Weber

Staffing shortages in the mental health industry are an ongoing, national reality.

In Connecticut, it is reaching a boiling point with many health workers becoming...

December 2nd, 2024

Massachusetts and Vermont nix legalized psychedelics for now

By Beth Negus Viveiros

Both Massachusetts and Vermont dealt blows to the legalization of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes in November.

On election day, Massachusetts voters rejected a...

November 2nd, 2024

Ysabel Garcia brings cultural experiences to training

By Catherine Robertson Souter

When we talk about minority groups being under-served in mental health care, the focus tends to be on problems of limited access, a lack of diversity among providers or stigma...

November 2nd, 2024

Has Massachusetts fallen behind in adopting PSYPACT initiative?

By Danielle Ray

Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem is not giving up on a bill that would enable psychologists to practice across state lines, legally and ethically, without...

November 1st, 2024

NH redesigns rapid response

By Eileen Weber

Help comes with many names—crisis intervention team, mobile crisis unit, or rapid response.

Whatever the term, the outcome means behavioral health professionals...

November 1st, 2024

Exploring the power of shared decision making to improve care

By Beth Negus Viveiros

Listening closely to patients’ concerns and using shared decision making that is consistent with a patient’s personal values and goals can improve the quality of care given...

November 1st, 2024

Legal considerations offered for early career psychologists

By Susan Gonsalves

Early career psychologists have several legal issues to consider while establishing private practices.

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October 2nd, 2024

Federal government tries again to ensure insurers pay for mental health care

By New England Psychologist Staff

Rule will take effect 60 days after announcement

The Biden administration announced in early September 2024 the finalization of a significant new regulation aimed at...

October 2nd, 2024

Study: College students feel anxious about presidential election

By Susan Gonsalves

Survey conducted by virtual provider

Students at colleges and universities across the United States are feeling significant stress and anxiety about the upcoming...

October 1st, 2024

Examining the relationship between politics and psychology

By Phyllis Hanlon

Political psychologists combine disciplines

In the run-up to the presidential election in November, the interdisciplinary field of political psychology, a combination...