Articles, Leading Stories
Behavioral health system examined at hearing
By Janine Weisman
A 55-year-old patient with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and chronic depression potentially may have three entities overseeing his health care – his...
Study shows access to psychiatric care is difficult
By Rivkela Brodsky
Just getting that first appointment with a private psychiatrist is a difficult process and having insurance doesn’t make it easier, according to a new study by Harvard...
Lawsuit against APA re-visited
By Catherine Robertson Souter
In September, a class action lawsuit filed against the American Psychological Association saw new life when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled to reverse a...
Central Falls to launch restorative justice project
By Janine Weisman
Rhode Island’s Central Falls School District has been awarded a $3.68 million federal grant for a pilot project to steer middle and high school students with budding...
Tufts examines canine therapy
By Phyllis Hanlon
Three years ago, the American Humane Association launched “Canines and Childhood Cancer: Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their...
Bystander program promotes caring
By Phyllis Hanlon
In August, Providence College in R.I. launched Step UP!, a bystander program developed at the University of Arizona that aims to raise awareness regarding helping behavior,...
Psychological maltreatment harmful
By Pamela Berard
Psychological maltreatment in childhood can not only increase – but also independently contribute to – risk for negative outcomes comparable to those imparted by exposure...
Survey provides data on child behavior
By Howard Newman
Preliminary results from The Learning Habit Survey (LHS), an online national research project that polled 21,145 parents are providing data about children’s behavior. The...
Psychologist continues to explore human interaction
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Long revered for his work with family and group systems, David Kantor, Ph.D., continues to press forward even in his 80s with groundbreaking theories and models. The founder of...
Electronic tools can enhance practice
By Phyllis Hanlon
Technology has undoubtedly changed the way the world does business. For psychologists, electronic tools can open up a new realm, enabling them to reach more patients regardless...