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Conversion therapy ban passes in New Hampshire, fails in Massachusetts and is vetoed in Maine
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Tags: American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, conversion therapy, gender identity, harmful, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, sexual orientation
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Goldwater Rule is re-visited
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 1964, presidential candidate Barry Goldwater issued some alarming “extremist” statements, drawing criticism from the general public and some mental health...
Treatment resistance is challenge for practitioners
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Patient X doesn’t show up for an appointment–again. He calls and explains that his dog was sick/mother needed a ride/ car broke down. Client J is late for nearly every...
CDC report shows challenge facing public health campaign goals to prevent suicide
By Janine Weisman
The World Health Organization wants to reduce the suicide rate by 10 percent by 2020.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Project 2025 wants to reduce it...
RI police group concerned about mental health training
By Eileen Weber
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association backed late-session legislation in June that attempted to overturn a 2016 law requiring mental health training for police...
ME Gov. LePage continues push for step-down unit in Bangor
By Janine Weisman
Tags: DHHS, Gov. Paul LePage, Maine, NAMI Maine, rehabilitation facility, Riverview Psychiatric Center, state land
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CARE Act would allow involuntary commitment for addicts
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Tags: addiction, CARE Act, court order, drug overdose, involuntary commitment, Massachusetts legislature, recovery treatment
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William James College acquires Teachers21: Aims to make schools a better place for students
By Phyllis Hanlon