Leading Stories
Is sliding scale a good business practice?
By Liz Varney, LICSW
Most therapists will agree that running a private practice solely on private pay is ideal. Even though working with health insurance can provide greater access to clients, the...
Mental health professionals fear the consequences of federal cuts
By Eileen Weber
Deep cuts and massive layoffs to federal agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the...
Mental health effects of cell phone use considered in ban proposals
By Danielle Ray
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are moving forward with a bill to ban cell phone use during the school day. ”
More than half-a-dozen proposals currently sit on Beacon...
Psychosis, suicide, and ChatGPT: A researcher’s caution
By Tricia Stortz
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into mental health care, clinicians are weighing both its promise and risks. Large language models (LLMs) like...
Study: Addictive social media use impacts youth mental health
By Beth Negus Viveiros
A new study has found that addictive use of technology such as social media, video games, or mobile phones is a factor in worsening mental health among preteens.
In the...
When therapists need protection from patients
By Eileen Weber
Therapy is meant to be a safe space for the patient and the therapist. But sometimes, it is anything...
How to ensure psychological safety in the workplace
By Eileen Weber
We’ve all had a job where the best time was quitting time. But when you can’t wait to leave, think...
Gambling addictions on the rise
By Catherine Robertson Souter
It seems you can’t watch a professional sports game without also viewing a barrage of commercials...
Is doomscrolling here to stay?
By Susan Gonsalves
Doomscrolling, a term popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic, refers to the frequent scanning on...