Articles, Leading Stories
Remote therapy brings benefits, raises questions
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 2009 when Marty Fino, Ph.D., semi-retired from private practice in Rutland, Vt., telepsychology was a mere blip on practitioners’ radar screen. Although some clinicians...
EHRs on horizon in the Bay State
By Janine Weisman
Seventy-nine percent of Massachusetts physicians engaged in patient care demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR) by the Jan. 1, 2015, deadline...
ICD-10 takes effect Oct. 1
By Catherine Robertson Souter
After several delays, the United States is ready to catch up with the rest of the world. On October 1, the country is set to begin using the World Health Organization’s...
Bill would set rates for independent evaluations
By Rivkela Brodsky
Currently, children who need testing to determine special education services are left with only one option in Massachusetts – to follow the results and suggestions of...
Joan Mikula named DMH commissioner in Massachusetts
By Pamela Berard
Joan Mikula was named Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), after serving as interim commissioner since March.
Mikula has served the...
Walden clinic relocates
By Howard Newman
Seven years ago, Walden Behavioral Care LLC opened its first satellite facility in Northampton, Mass.. Walden Behavioral Care provides inpatient, residential, partial...
The Jenner effect
By Janine Weisman
Psychologists reflect on celebrity’s transition
Editor’s note: Because two interviews took place before the debut of Caitlyn Jenner regarding ABC’s 20/20...
New Dartmouth facility nears completion
By Pamela Berard
A 120-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital being built in Dartmouth, Mass., is slated to be completed in August and the 77,000-square-foot facility will feature five units...
Psychologist helps schools navigate gender and sexuality diversity
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Children learn a lot in school. Reading, writing, math…and how to fit into a social pecking order that may or may not value their individuality. When gender stereotypes and...
Is aviation mental health flying under the radar?
By Phyllis Hanlon
When American Airlines hired pilot Steve Churchill in 1985, the company gave him a self-questionnaire intended to screen out individuals with serious psychological problems....