Articles, Leading Stories
Research: Spanked children have lower IQs
By Ami Albernaz
Those against corporal punishment may have found support in research presented last fall that suggests kids who are spanked have lower IQs than kids who are not.
Murray...
College drinking: study findings promote motivational intervention
By Phyllis Hanlon
Drinking on campus has become an integral part of the college experience for some. But consider some statistics released by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and...
Study: Maternal affection impacts adult mental health
By Pamela Berard
A new study suggests that infants who received high levels of maternal affection may be better able to deal with life stressors as adults.
The study, published in the...
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...