Articles, Leading Stories

November 1st, 2011

Disaster mental health plays key role in emergencies

By Nan Shnitzler

Psychologist Ann Raynolds, Psy.D., is a trauma specialist, but she was not prepared for Hurricane Irene’s floodwaters that devastated her corner of Vermont, washing out roads...

November 1st, 2011

Program trains veterans to treat their counterparts

By Pamela Berard

A new program in Massachusetts aims to train military veterans who are interested in mental health careers and pair them up with veterans in need of services.

“Train...

November 1st, 2011

Careers in military behavioral health: opportunities for growth

By Phyllis Hanlon

Psychologists seeking to serve their country, use their clinical skills to help a most deserving demographic, enhance their professional expertise and achieve personal...

November 1st, 2011

Validity of gene-by-environment studies questioned

By Catherine Robertson Souter

In the eternal discussion between nature or nurture, as to which has greater input on health and well-being, the answer may well be… both.

Scientists generally...

November 1st, 2011

Malpractice in Psychology: A Practical Resource for Clinicians

By James K Luiselli EdD ABPP BCBA-D

By David L. Shapiro and Steven R. Smith

American Psychological Association

Washington, D.C., 2011

‘Must read’ book is invaluable...

November 1st, 2011

Health care law provokes strong reactions

By Edward Stern J.D.

Is it the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or is it Obamacare (O)? A person can tell whether or not someone likes or dislikes this federal legislation by the...

November 1st, 2011

Just one of those days?

By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.

“Hi, my name is Rex and when I’m not doing psychology, I climb mountains. This past season I summitted Everest for the third time.” Anyway, that’s what I thought he...

November 1st, 2011

Private Practice Made Simple

By Paul Efthim PhD

By Randy J. Paterson

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Oakland, Calif., 2011

Book offers soup-to-nuts collection of tips

Reviewed By Paul Efthim,...

November 1st, 2011

Is your client spiritual?

By Jennifer E Chase

Asking early may help treat their anxiety

The next time you’re preparing for a new client intake who suffers anxiety and impatience, adding a few...

October 1st, 2011

Sexual reactive behavior: myth or fact?

By Phyllis Hanlon

Children are one of life’s greatest mysteries – just ask any parent. Since the inception of psychological reflection, children have been one of the demographics that have...