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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...