Articles, Leading Stories
Proposed bill would help homeless in Vermont
By Pamela Berard
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House could combat homelessness in small states by increasing the small-state minimum allotment for the Projects for Assistance in Transition...
Trends in growth areas reflect social, cultural conditions
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 2008, the American Psychological Association (APA) identified six growth areas for the profession: public health, seniors, veterans, government service, the workplace and...
How can psychologists best market themselves?
By Ami Albernaz
Between the down economy and managed care woes, many psychologists have been rethinking their practices and questioning how to give them a boost. The way forward, though, might...
Coalition helps service members and families get help
By Pamela Berard
When soldiers are deployed, it’s like dropping a pebble into a pool.
“There is a major ripple effect,” says Vermont National Guard LTC. Marc Goudreau....
E-mail screening for depression studied
By Ami Albernaz
In an age in which most college students spend vast amounts of time online, screening for depression via e-mail might make sense as a simpler, more cost-effective alternative...
Project gives hope, direction
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Many times, the people on the front lines of mental health care, those in recovery or currently being treated, can feel lost in the maze. From finding appropriate care to...
Smoking bans: the right step or an unnecessary burden for patients?
By Pamela Berard
In May, Vermont State Hospital joined a growing number of psychiatric facilities to ban smoking from its grounds.
The trend is divisive in the field. Those in favor of...
Oil spill exacts collective mental health toll
By Nan Shnitzler
Direct mental health effects of the Gulf oil spill appear to be scarce in New England, but that doesn’t mean there is no psychological impact.
On an individual...
Setting up a practice
By Phyllis Hanlon
With degree in hand and passion in their hearts, many newly graduated psychologists seek to launch their own businesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational...
Sleep changes proposed in DSM
By Ami Albernaz
As work continues on the newest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), still three years away, one of the sections that might see the...