Articles, Leading Stories
Web site to track parity
By Rivkela Brodsky
A new Web site for tracking parity state by state was announced during the opening session of the third annual Kennedy Forum National Conference held in Boston in...
Global health discussed at forum
By Rivkela Brodsky
It was the first time mental health on a global scope was discussed at the annual Kennedy Forum National Conference held in Boston in early June.
Tom Insel, M.D.,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
EHRs on horizon in the Bay State
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...