Articles, Leading Stories
Veterans’ suicide prevention bill supported
By Rivkela Brodsky
Losing one veteran to suicide is one veteran too many, says Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Joseph Perkins.
“If a veteran takes his one life one time, to me...
Settlement reached in Quinnipiac University case
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The case of a student placed on mandatory medical leave from college after seeking mental health counseling has reached a settlement agreement after a three year...
Study: Transgender youth have more negative outcomes
By Pamela Berard
Transgender youth have a higher rate of negative mental health outcomes than non-transgender youth, according to a new study.
Study results showed transgender youth had...
Musical training promotes emotional growth
By Susan Gonsalves
Musical training can positively affect a child’s emotional and behavioral growth according to a new study.
James J. Hudziak, M.D., a professor of psychiatry, medicine...
N.H. schools get $9.75 million grant
By Howard Newman
Three New Hamphsire school districts are splitting a $9.75 million federal grant that will improve mental health services in their educational facilities.
The five-year...
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...