Columnists, Practical Practice

November 2nd, 2024

Demystifying meditation in psychotherapy

By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D

People who seek therapy often want to get better at relaxing their body and mind. The concept is simple but not so easy to achieve under stressors such as dental surgery,...

November 2nd, 2024

Ysabel Garcia brings cultural experiences to training

By Catherine Robertson Souter

When we talk about minority groups being under-served in mental health care, the focus tends to be on...

September 30th, 2024

The DSM: Is it time to evolve?

By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D

Clinicians rely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) every day and many people refer to it as the “bible” of psychiatry. Upon searching the internet for the...

July 30th, 2024

‘Man Therapy’ comes to Vermont

By Eileen Weber

According to the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, about 80% of suicide deaths in the U.S....

July 1st, 2024

RI bills aimed at improving treatment coverage

By Danielle Ray

Focus is on lack of parity, prior authorization denials

Two Rhode Island lawmakers have proposed legislation aimed at improving mental health and...

March 29th, 2024

Effects of social media use on children examined

By Danielle Ray

Mental, physical health can suffer
The potential negative effects of the digital world are...

March 28th, 2024

Licensing master’s level psychologists could help fill gaps

By Beth Negus Viveiros

About 160 million Americans live in areas with mental health professional shortages, with more than 8,000...

March 4th, 2024

Connecticut Medical Center opens new pediatric facility

By Eileen Weber

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Conn. is one of two units in New England and the...

February 3rd, 2024

Harvard recruits influencers to share mental health information

By Beth Negus Viveiros

Harvard University is partnering with a team of TikTok and Instagram creators and influencers to engage...

January 3rd, 2024

Cartwheel receives $20 million for school mental health

By Eileen Weber

Company provides quick access to telehealth care

It should be no surprise that the mental health of children and adolescents was hit hard by the pandemic. But...