Articles, Leading Stories
Milestones of sexual development explained
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Childhood sexual abuse can, and often does, lead to issues with adult sexuality. But, it does not follow that everyone who has intimacy blocks was a victim of abuse. Which begs...
Does gender play a role in treatment?
By Phyllis Hanlon
The World Health Organization reports that depression is the most common women’s mental health problem and, although more research is needed, this disorder may be more...
Grants support integration
By Rivkela Brodsky
Ten organizations in Massachusetts have been awarded $1.3 million in funding to support work integrating behavioral health and medical care.
The new grant program of the...
Program relies on cultural sensitivity to treat refugees
By Janine Weisman
Before she started working with new Americans and refugees, Karen Fondacaro, Ph.D., a University of Vermont clinical psychology professor and director of its Behavior Therapy...
Maria Montanaro is new behavioral health director
By Janine Weisman
The new director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) has a track record of transformation, experience that...
Veterans’ suicide prevention bill supported
By Rivkela Brodsky
Losing one veteran to suicide is one veteran too many, says Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Joseph Perkins.
“If a veteran takes his one life one time, to me...
Settlement reached in Quinnipiac University case
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The case of a student placed on mandatory medical leave from college after seeking mental health counseling has reached a settlement agreement after a three year...
Study: Transgender youth have more negative outcomes
By Pamela Berard
Transgender youth have a higher rate of negative mental health outcomes than non-transgender youth, according to a new study.
Study results showed transgender youth had...
Musical training promotes emotional growth
By Susan Gonsalves
Musical training can positively affect a child’s emotional and behavioral growth according to a new study.
James J. Hudziak, M.D., a professor of psychiatry, medicine...
N.H. schools get $9.75 million grant
By Howard Newman
Three New Hamphsire school districts are splitting a $9.75 million federal grant that will improve mental health services in their educational facilities.
The five-year...