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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...