Leading Stories
Maine to be freed from court oversight
By Eileen Weber
The state of Maine will soon be free from a consent decree that has shaped the way the state treats mentally ill patients.
A court appointed specialist, or “Court...
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,...
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...
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...
‘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....
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...
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...
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...
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...