August 21st, 2015
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
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
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
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
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...
July 1st, 2015
By Janine Weisman
Seventy-nine percent of Massachusetts physicians engaged in patient care demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR) by the Jan. 1, 2015, deadline...
July 1st, 2015
By Catherine Robertson Souter
After several delays, the United States is ready to catch up with the rest of the world. On October 1, the country is set to begin using the World Health Organization’s...
July 1st, 2015
By Rivkela Brodsky
Currently, children who need testing to determine special education services are left with only one option in Massachusetts – to follow the results and suggestions of...
July 1st, 2015
By Pamela Berard
Joan Mikula was named Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), after serving as interim commissioner since March.
Mikula has served the...
July 1st, 2015
By Howard Newman
Seven years ago, Walden Behavioral Care LLC opened its first satellite facility in Northampton, Mass.. Walden Behavioral Care provides inpatient, residential, partial...
