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ME health organizations providing supports for lonely residents
By Andrew Cromarty
Maine is in the midst of a loneliness health crisis and the state’s health organizations are focusing...
RI hospital eligible for $30-$40M Medicaid funding due to standalone psych facility
By Christina P. O'Neill
The state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH) in Cranston, RI has created a standalone psychiatric...
Some say new text revisions to DSM not so minor
By Eileen Weber
Earlier this year, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, (DSM-5) had...
New Hampshire deal would mean more mental health beds
By Eileen Weber
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a deal with SolutionHealth to...
Panel recommends anxiety screenings for adults
By Andrew Cromarty
On September 20, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation statement for...
Practical Practice: ‘Courageous’ conversations with clients about a medication evaluation may be necessary
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Psychotherapy for depression is the treatment of choice over medication for people willing to seek mental...
DOJ investigation finds over-institutionalization of ME children
By Eileen Weber
Following an investigation of the children’s behavioral health system, Maine’s Department of Justice...
Mass Shooting and mental illness: Is there really a link?
By Eileen Weber
Mass shootings happen in this country with alarming regularity. When they happen, there is often an...
Working group still grappling with potential forensic mental health facility
By Andrew Cromarty
In 2011, Hurricane Irene forced the Vermont State Hospital to close its doors for good, leading to a...