Articles, Leading Stories

August 21st, 2015

Brian Doherty named MPA director

By Pamela Berard

After an extensive search, the Massachusetts Psychological Association appointed Brian Doherty – former CEO of the Northeast Association of Realtors – as its new executive...

August 21st, 2015

Psychologists featured at TEDx event

By Rivkela Brodsky

While the official TEDWomen 2015 conference was taking place in Monterey, Calif., at the end of May, a little more than 100 people were gathering at Southern New Hampshire...

August 21st, 2015

Research focuses on hidden stigmas

By Catherine Robertson Souter

There is extensive research showing that certain identities that are often stigmatized in our society can lead to disparities in health and longevity. But, when we talk about...

July 1st, 2015

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...

July 1st, 2015

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...

July 1st, 2015

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...

July 1st, 2015

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...

July 1st, 2015

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...

July 1st, 2015

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...

July 1st, 2015

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...

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