Articles, Leading Stories

August 21st, 2015

In-person bullying causes more harm than digital alone

By Pamela Berard

While “cyberbullying” has gained a lot of media attention in recent years, a new study indicates that being bullied through the digital world doesn’t cause as much...

August 21st, 2015

Vermont case shines light on assisted outpatient treatment use

By Catherine Robertson Souter

A recent court case in Vermont may change the way the state can utilize involuntary outpatient commitment, also known as assisted outpatient treatment (AOT). Vermont’s Legal...

August 21st, 2015

Study: Campus rape reaches ‘epidemic levels’

By Janine Weisman

During their first year of college, nearly one in seven women had been the victim of at least one sexual assault characterized by excessive alcohol or drug use and nearly one...

August 21st, 2015

Brian Doherty named MPA director

By Pamela Berard

After an extensive search, the Massachusetts Psychological Association appointed Brian Doherty – former CEO of the Northeast Association of Realtors – as its new executive...

August 21st, 2015

Psychologists featured at TEDx event

By Rivkela Brodsky

While the official TEDWomen 2015 conference was taking place in Monterey, Calif., at the end of May, a little more than 100 people were gathering at Southern New Hampshire...

August 21st, 2015

Research focuses on hidden stigmas

By Catherine Robertson Souter

There is extensive research showing that certain identities that are often stigmatized in our society can lead to disparities in health and longevity. But, when we talk about...

August 21st, 2015

“Working with Children and Youth with Complex Needs: 20 Skills to Build Resilience”

By James K Luiselli EdD ABPP BCBA-D

“Working with Children and Youth with Complex Needs: 20 Skills to Build Resilience”

By Michael Ungar

Routledge

New York, N.Y.,...

August 21st, 2015

“A Primer for ICD-10-CM Users: Psychological and Behavioral Conditions”

By Joseph Ricciardi

“A Primer for ICD-10-CM Users: Psychological and Behavioral Conditions”

By Carol D. Goodheart, Ed.D.

American Psychological Association

Washington...

August 21st, 2015

Re-thinking what useful means

By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.

Sometimes, the obvious distortions in the thinking of a person with mental illness can lead us to examine our own assumptions about the way we live our lives. One of the most...

July 1st, 2015

Remote therapy brings benefits, raises questions

By Phyllis Hanlon

In 2009 when Marty Fino, Ph.D., semi-retired from private practice in Rutland, Vt., telepsychology was a mere blip on practitioners’ radar screen. Although some clinicians...