Articles, Leading Stories
Predictive neglect: programs may modify outcomes
By Phyllis Hanlon
In spite of awareness and education campaigns, mental illness still carries a stigma that can affect individuals in the community, workplace and home. For families, a mental...
Reforms proposed for Bridgewater State Hospital
By Janine Weisman
One patient was held in seclusion for 13 months despite no evidence he showed a risk of imminent harm. Another was held in seclusion for five months, even though progress notes...
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital opens
By Rivkela Brodsky
Almost three years after Vermont’s antiquated psychiatric hospital in Waterbury was forced to close because of flooding from Hurricane Irene, the state held a ribbon cutting...
Law: health plans must disclose coverage criteria
By Catherine Robertson Souter
In a move that should increase transparency for mental health providers dealing with insurance plans, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed House Bill 3704, An Act...
Rhode Island law requires records reporting to database
By Howard Newman
Joining the ranks of 42 other states, Rhode Island passed legislation that requires the reporting of information about individuals with serious mental health issues to the...
Retreat, outdoor experiences help cancer patients, veterans
By Susan Gonsalves
The combination of social support and a retreat setting resulted in significant reduction in depression and anxiety for women diagnosed with stages 1 or 2 breast cancer....
Name change highlights linked network
By Rivkela Brodsky
Fletcher Allen Partners will soon be named The University of Vermont Health Network and the four hospitals in Vermont and northern New York that are part of that network will...
Child abuse increases in Maine
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Some disheartening news recently has come out of Maine with reports that physical abuse of children has risen 58 percent in two years.
In its “Child Protective...
Task force offers recommendations to improve services
By Pamela Berard
A Connecticut task force created by legislation following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings released its final report featuring 47 recommendations designed to improve...
Public lacks awareness about mental health rights
By Phyllis Hanlon
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 27 percent of Americans have received treatment from a mental health professional. And yet, a mere four...