Leading Stories
Psychological first aid available following traumatic events
By Eileen Weber
As Americans, we have seen our fair share of disasters. We have witnessed countless mass shootings in schools, theaters, clubs, and even concerts. Massive storms, floods, and...
Mental health disorders on the rise in pregnant, post-partum women
By Eileen Weber
Significant strides have been made in women’s mental health care, specifically when it comes to...
NY ban on corporal punishment sparks awareness of practice
By Ami Albernaz
In October, New York became just the fourth U.S. state to outlaw corporal punishment in private schools,...
Different types of trauma affecting children
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Food, housing insecurity among factors
We know that major trauma can have a long-term effect on a child’s development, both physically and mentally. The loss...
‘Stress in America’ survey shows adults have collective trauma
By Susan Gonsalves
Data from the most recent “Stress in America,” survey shows that people of all ages are still...
Psychological tool measures how trauma impacts religious beliefs
By Susan Gonsalves
Although religion and spirituality factor into many lives, research is scarce about how stress and...
Vermont establishes mental health urgent care centers as alternatives to emergency departments
By Danielle Ray
Vermont is addressing the ever-growing mental health crisis with a forward-thinking idea –mental health urgent care centers across the state, including an inaugural one...
Wayne Dailey outlines the role of mental health action at disasters
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Between hurricanes, earthquakes, mass shootings, and deadly viruses, large scale traumatic events have spiked over the past decade.
And with disasters comes...
Two states, same problem: Staffing shortages plague industry
By Eileen Weber
Mass. and RI weigh in on nationwide dilemma
The mental health field has been hit hard with the...
Trauma-informed schools filling a need
By Phyllis Hanlon
The pandemic has brought to light several important social issues, including the need to address trauma in children. To that end, some schools are incorporating trauma-informed...