Articles, Leading Stories

Vermont cancer patient program provides vital support

By Janine Weisman

The holiday season – and all of its demands – can be stressful enough for healthy people. But for those facing a cancer diagnosis, it’s a particularly tough time of...

Audit finds violations at Conn. state mental health agency

By Phyllis Hanlon

The Connecticut state auditor’s office recently released the report from its bi-annual review of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Auditors...

Study identifies happiness as worthy public policy goal

By Janine Weisman

Moving from a bad neighborhood to a less distressed one can improve a low-income family’s physical and mental health over time even without raising financial status, a new...

Programs help teens connect with services

By Pamela Berard

Two Maine programs are helping teens in the juvenile justice system connect with services related to mental health challenges.

THRIVE, which provides training and...

Program will address mental health in the workplace

By Pamela Berard

The cost of mental health disorders manifests in the workplace in a myriad of ways – including absenteeism, productivity and health care claims.

“The literature is...

N.H. strives to combat drug, alcohol problems among young people

By Catherine Robertson Souter

While the state of New Hampshire ranks high in many health and wellness related indexes, that’s not the case when it comes to drug and alcohol use and abuse. In fact,...

In-depth evaluation, CBT, core of enhanced mood disorder program

By Jennifer E Chase

Since 2003, Walden Behavioral Care has been known for its continuum of care for eating disorder patients, who have been treated via inpatient, residential, partial...

Psychologist praises effectiveness of CBT in practice

By Catherine Robertson Souter

There are times when a new path in life appears to almost present itself to you. For psychologist Jennifer Lish, Ph.D., returning to a full-time practice after taking time out...