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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

Massachusetts legislators address law enforcement mental health issues

By Phyllis Hanlon

Almost every occupation carries some degree of risk to physical and mental health. But for those in law...

May 11th, 2021

Law enforcement & trauma: Psychological intervention addresses the impact

By Phyllis Hanlon

According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), eight of every 100 individuals will experience post-traumatic stress at some time in their life; unlike civilians,...

August 27th, 2019

Shifting cultural patterns challenge therapists who specialize in addiction

By Phyllis Hanlon

The Addiction Center reports that nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction; and drug overdose deaths...

March 11th, 2019

Legislation provides mental health support for first responders

By New England Psychologist Staff

Tags: anxiety, depression, emotional support, firefighters, first responders, legislation, mental health support, paramedics, police officers, PTSD, substance abuse
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January 2nd, 2019

Yale report shows corrections agencies are reducing use of solitary confinement

By Janine Weisman

November 8th, 2018

Avoidance of triggers may have negative consequences

By Catherine Robertson Souter

With the public testimony and accusations around sexual assault in the national spotlight in recent months, there has been increased attention paid to how these reports may be...

August 30th, 2018

Border separation takes emotional toll on children

By Eileen Weber

August 30th, 2018

Developmental trauma disorder is focus of research

By Catherine Robertson Souter

It would surprise no one that children who have been mistreated or have been subjected to another form of trauma would experience repercussions. It makes sense that trauma can...

March 6th, 2018

In-service training to focus on police officers’ mental health

By Catherine Robertson Souter