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September 6th, 2022

Caregivers for multiple myeloma patients have psychological distress

By Andrew Cromarty

A new study published in “Blood Advances” reveals that caregivers for patients with multiple myeloma...

June 30th, 2022

Research examines effects on firearm injury survivors, families

By Susan Gonsalves

Survivors of firearm injuries had a 51 percent increase in psychiatric disorders, an 85 percent increase...

May 2nd, 2022

Mass. governor aims healthcare bill at mental health parity, lower costs

By Eileen Weber

Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts has proposed a systemic health care reform bill designed to...

January 9th, 2022

Spurwink’s ShifaME helps refugees, immigrants through mental health care, education

By Eileen Weber

Editor’s note: three years ago, New England Psychologist featured a story about Spurwink Services in Maine implementing the SHifaME program, based on Trauma Systems...

October 2nd, 2021

Trauma-based theater impacts kids at risk

By Eileen Weber

Sports, art, dance—these kinds of activities have always been enriching for school-aged children. But for some kids, theater is their best bet and there’s data to back that...

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...

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 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...

April 13th, 2021

COVID-19 is impacting pediatric mental health

By Phyllis Hanlon

Research clearly demonstrates that the pandemic is having a significant negative effect on the younger generation.

A November 2020 article, “Impact of COVID-19 and...