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September 2nd, 2021

Connecticut providers face escalating insurance concerns

By Phyllis Hanlon

Mental health providers have long experienced issues with reimbursement from insurers. But in the context...

August 20th, 2021

MHA reports on state of mental health in America

By Phyllis Hanlon

Since 2014, Mental Health America (MHA) has collected and published data related to the status of mental...

August 20th, 2021

Massachusetts agencies update protocols to alleviate ED boarding in hospitals

By Eileen Weber

Too often, patients with behavioral health or substance abuse issues have no choice but to head to the...

August 20th, 2021

Proposed law would allow for mandated outpatient treatment

By Catherine Robertson Souter

Massachusetts is one of only three states, along with Connecticut and Maryland, that does not allow...

July 10th, 2021

Teens’ investment in selfies linked to symptoms of depression

By New England Psychologist Staff

While many parents worry their teens post too many selfies on social media, a new study says the...

July 10th, 2021

When your patient gets angry

By Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D.

If you’ve grown up on Marvel Comics, you know the Incredible Hulk’s line: “Don’t make me angry....

July 10th, 2021

Psychologist’s training program may impact police reform

By Catherine Robertson Souter

Just over a year ago, the world paused in stunned horror when a video surfaced of the murder of George...

July 10th, 2021

Guiding patients in self-care is key

By Catherine Robertson Souter

There has been a lot of talk about self-care this past year. Do a search and you will find multiple...

July 9th, 2021

Hallucinogenic agents: pros and cons of psychedelic therapy

By Phyllis Hanlon

As a young man, Rick Barnett sought to “find himself” through psychedelic drugs. His journey began as...

July 9th, 2021

Community Impact Survey reveals high levels of poor mental health

By Phyllis Hanlon

In 2019, the Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey found that 11 percent of...