Columnists, In Person
Bridging the divide: Common ground and common sense
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
Our friend Jim died this summer. He was my friend, but I use the word “our” because we were six, friends since high school, who have managed to stay in touch through all...
DOJ investigation finds over-institutionalization of ME children
By Eileen Weber
Following an investigation of the children’s behavioral health system, Maine’s Department of Justice...
Mass Shooting and mental illness: Is there really a link?
By Eileen Weber
Mass shootings happen in this country with alarming regularity. When they happen, there is often an...
Working group still grappling with potential forensic mental health facility
By Andrew Cromarty
In 2011, Hurricane Irene forced the Vermont State Hospital to close its doors for good, leading to a...
Brattleboro Retreat program geared toward helping mental health professionals
By Danielle Ray
Mental health crises are at an all-time high as a result of the pandemic and because of that, a new...
Telehealth study shows greater likelihood of follow up visits
By Eileen Weber
A recent study published in the JAMA Network Open in late June found that greater use of telehealth...
Suicide prevention hotline launched across nation
By Andrew Cromarty
On July 16, the 988, the new three-digit national suicide prevention hotline launched in New England and across the nation. With mental health crises becoming increasingly...
Surreal Alaska
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
The world is on the move again. With COVID under better control and most people just tired of being confined, airports are crowded, flights are delayed and cruise ships are...
Research: Societal change will need both policy and behavioral support
By Christina P. O'Neill
Social change may depend on the relationship between beneficial behaviors (bottom-up) and social policies...