Articles, Leading Stories
Orchestra an outlet for people with mental illnesses
By Catherine Robertson Souter
On Thursday nights throughout the year, shoppers at the Town Center Mall in Burlington, Vt., stroll through the building listening to the strains of a full orchestra rehearsing...
Vermont cancer patient program provides vital support
By Janine Weisman
The holiday season – and all of its demands – can be stressful enough for healthy people. But for those facing a cancer diagnosis, it’s a particularly tough time of...
Audit finds violations at Conn. state mental health agency
By Phyllis Hanlon
The Connecticut state auditor’s office recently released the report from its bi-annual review of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Auditors...
Study identifies happiness as worthy public policy goal
By Janine Weisman
Moving from a bad neighborhood to a less distressed one can improve a low-income family’s physical and mental health over time even without raising financial status, a new...
Programs help teens connect with services
By Pamela Berard
Two Maine programs are helping teens in the juvenile justice system connect with services related to mental health challenges.
THRIVE, which provides training and...
Program will address mental health in the workplace
By Pamela Berard
The cost of mental health disorders manifests in the workplace in a myriad of ways – including absenteeism, productivity and health care claims.
“The literature is...
N.H. strives to combat drug, alcohol problems among young people
By Catherine Robertson Souter
While the state of New Hampshire ranks high in many health and wellness related indexes, that’s not the case when it comes to drug and alcohol use and abuse. In fact,...
In-depth evaluation, CBT, core of enhanced mood disorder program
By Jennifer E Chase
Since 2003, Walden Behavioral Care has been known for its continuum of care for eating disorder patients, who have been treated via inpatient, residential, partial...
Psychologist praises effectiveness of CBT in practice
By Catherine Robertson Souter
There are times when a new path in life appears to almost present itself to you. For psychologist Jennifer Lish, Ph.D., returning to a full-time practice after taking time out...
EMDR: Research prompts acceptance
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 1987, Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., senior research fellow emeritus at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif., director of the EMDR Institute and founder of the EMDR...