Articles, Leading Stories
Stress in America: financial issues top list
By Phyllis Hanlon
Since 2007, the American Psychological Association has conducted its Stress in America™ survey, which measures attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public,...
Does gender play a role in treatment?
By Phyllis Hanlon
The World Health Organization reports that depression is the most common women’s mental health problem and, although more research is needed, this disorder may be more...
Kennedy Forum updates mental health
By Phyllis Hanlon
On February 3, the Kennedy Forum presented a live webcast in collaboration with the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) to announce the launch of the Kennedy Center for Mental...
The psychology of romantic relationships
By Phyllis Hanlon
Consider all the songs, poems, magazine articles and novels that focus on romance and it would appear that nearly everyone is looking for love. Sometimes finding Mr. or Ms....
Assumption College promotes collaborative research
By Phyllis Hanlon
Faculty/student research has been a long-standing practice at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.. But during the last five to eight years the institution has increased its...
APA ethics under investigation
By Phyllis Hanlon
New York Times reporter James Risen’s new book, “Pay Any Price: Greed, Power and Endless War,” discloses the hidden costs of war on terror, shameful governmental...
Brattleboro Retreat responds to third failed inspection
By Phyllis Hanlon
On Oct. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducted a follow-up visit to the Brattleboro Retreat after previous inspections in June and August revealed...
Epidemics: psychologists urge vigilance
By Phyllis Hanlon
Government officials attired in hazmat suits; dead bodies under blankets; hospital personnel wearing facemasks, gowns and head coverings – images like these have flashed...
Tufts examines canine therapy
By Phyllis Hanlon
Three years ago, the American Humane Association launched “Canines and Childhood Cancer: Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their...
Bystander program promotes caring
By Phyllis Hanlon
In August, Providence College in R.I. launched Step UP!, a bystander program developed at the University of Arizona that aims to raise awareness regarding helping behavior,...