Articles, Leading Stories
Rhode Island law requires records reporting to database
By Howard Newman
Joining the ranks of 42 other states, Rhode Island passed legislation that requires the reporting of information about individuals with serious mental health issues to the...
Retreat, outdoor experiences help cancer patients, veterans
By Susan Gonsalves
The combination of social support and a retreat setting resulted in significant reduction in depression and anxiety for women diagnosed with stages 1 or 2 breast cancer....
Name change highlights linked network
By Rivkela Brodsky
Fletcher Allen Partners will soon be named The University of Vermont Health Network and the four hospitals in Vermont and northern New York that are part of that network will...
Child abuse increases in Maine
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Some disheartening news recently has come out of Maine with reports that physical abuse of children has risen 58 percent in two years.
In its “Child Protective...
Task force offers recommendations to improve services
By Pamela Berard
A Connecticut task force created by legislation following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings released its final report featuring 47 recommendations designed to improve...
Public lacks awareness about mental health rights
By Phyllis Hanlon
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 27 percent of Americans have received treatment from a mental health professional. And yet, a mere four...
Program encourages play to boost overall health
By Pamela Berard
A dozen New England cities and towns were among those recognized by a program that encourages play to help increase the physical, mental and emotional health of...
High-pressure sports: how much is too much?
By Catherine Robertson Souter
In today’s world of high-pressure sports programs, parents can have a difficult time evaluating what is in their child’s best interest. The possibility of a college...
Treating perpetrators is a challenge
By Phyllis Hanlon
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year; boys who witness...
Health Connector woes impact coverage
By Catherine Robertson Souter
A temporary solution to the state’s healthcare signup woes has caused more issues for some Massachusetts psychologists and their clients.
This spring, the state began...