Articles, Leading Stories
Kennedy Forum updates mental health
By Phyllis Hanlon
On February 3, the Kennedy Forum presented a live webcast in collaboration with the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) to announce the launch of the Kennedy Center for Mental...
Psychologist examines ‘Childhood Emotional Neglect’
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Is there an unseen epidemic in our society? Jonice Webb, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lexington, Mass., believes there is. In practice for more...
The psychology of romantic relationships
By Phyllis Hanlon
Consider all the songs, poems, magazine articles and novels that focus on romance and it would appear that nearly everyone is looking for love. Sometimes finding Mr. or Ms....
Demand high for forensic beds at Riverview in Maine
By Janine Weisman
The Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, Maine, last year became the Riverview Psychiatric Recovery Center, an indication of the state-run mental hospital’s commitment to...
MSPP’s new name underscores commitment to diversity
By Howard Newman
As of May 7, the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology will be officially known as William James College.
This change will not affect the school’s course...
NAMI report tracks investment in mental health
By Susan Gonsalves
The tragic Newtown, Conn. shootings in 2013 turned the spotlight on mental health issues and prompted attempts to rebuild the system with additional funding and initiatives....
Prison population in R.I. largely comprised of mentally ill people
By Rivkela Brodsky
Of Rhode Island’s more than 3,000 prison population, approximately 500 are living with a serious mental illness, said Susan Jacobsen, MA, LMHC, executive director of the...
Initiative seeks to strengthen children’s wellness
By Pamela Berard
An initiative in New Haven, Conn., aims to strengthen the integration and collaboration between physical and mental health services and increase early interventions and access...
APA consumer guide promotes parity awareness
By Janine Weisman
Four percent of Americans know there is a federal mental health parity law that requires insurance coverage of services for mental health and substance use disorders comparable...
Revamp to improve mental health area
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Natural light streams through a skylight. A dedicated shower and bathroom provides privacy. Two new safe rooms, with the ability to “swing” two more, provide a refuge from...