September 22nd, 2011
By Phyllis Hanlon
For some psychologists, treating clients who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered may present a challenge. Fortunately, a growing body of research, training and...
September 22nd, 2011
By Phyllis Hanlon
A select group of psychologists, psychiatrists and researchers is currently engaged in debate about diagnoses to include, delete and/or add to the Diagnostic and Statistical...
September 22nd, 2011
By Nan Shnitzler
On May 26, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a landmark healthcare bill designed to control escalating healthcare costs, expand insurance coverage to all residents and...
September 22nd, 2011
By Nan Shnitzler
Boston’s Carney Hospital fired the entire staff of its adolescent psychiatry unit at the end of May after allegations of abuse prompted an investigation that raised...
September 22nd, 2011
By Pamela Berard
A new e-tool is said to be a breakthrough for the screening and intervention of gambling-related problems.
The Division on Addictions at the Cambridge Health Alliance, a...
September 20th, 2011
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Last year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed a law mandating health plans cover “medically necessary” services for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Services...
September 19th, 2011
By Jennifer E Chase
If you walk out of your office and pass a gaggle of kids in your community, one of them has been abused by their boyfriend or girlfriend. The numbers vary depending which...
September 18th, 2011
By Pamela Berard
Patrick Kennedy is beginning a new chapter, but his dedication to mental health issues continues.
The former Rhode Island Congressman retired this year after eight terms...
August 15th, 2011
By Paul Efthim PhD
‘Marvelous’ resource looks at cognitive functioning’
reviewed by: Paul Efthim,...
August 15th, 2011
By Edward Stern J.D.
At times, a psychologist will be called upon to be an “expert” witness in a case that may proceed to a court trial. Today in the United States, although the figures vary...
