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MHA reports on state of mental health in America
By Phyllis Hanlon
Since 2014, Mental Health America (MHA) has collected and published data related to the status of mental...
Massachusetts agencies update protocols to alleviate ED boarding in hospitals
By Eileen Weber
Too often, patients with behavioral health or substance abuse issues have no choice but to head to the...
Helping clients uncover emotional intelligence is key to therapist’s work
By Catherine Robertson Souter
At the base of everything that a therapist does, helping patients to reach a level of emotional balance is key. There may be many modalities used in the therapy room, from CBT...
Proposed law would allow for mandated outpatient treatment
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Massachusetts is one of only three states, along with Connecticut and Maryland, that does not allow...
VT legislature calls for action to address ED boarding
By Catherine Robertson Souter
In 2020, the state of Vermont was ranked first in the nation for access to mental health care in Mental Health America’s annual state-by-state rankings. Yet, this spring,...
Guiding patients in self-care is key
By Catherine Robertson Souter
There has been a lot of talk about self-care this past year. Do a search and you will find multiple...
Hallucinogenic agents: pros and cons of psychedelic therapy
By Phyllis Hanlon
As a young man, Rick Barnett sought to “find himself” through psychedelic drugs. His journey began as...
Community Impact Survey reveals high levels of poor mental health
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 2019, the Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey found that 11 percent of...
Massachusetts legislators address law enforcement mental health issues
By Phyllis Hanlon
Almost every occupation carries some degree of risk to physical and mental health. But for those in law...