Articles, Leading Stories
Program addresses co-occurring eating disorders and diabetes
By Phyllis Hanlon
The American Diabetes Association reports that research suggests eating disorders may be more common among women who also have diabetes than in those who do not. Until...
Outpatient treatment legislation revisited
By Phyllis Hanlon
On October 22, the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Massachusetts held a public hearing on House Bill 1792/Senate Bill 906, which calls for assisted...
The Kennedy forum
By Phyllis Hanlon
Uniting the community of mental health
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Community Mental Health Act of 1963, signed by President John F. Kennedy, former Congressman...
BMI report cards drawing mixed reviews
By Phyllis Hanlon
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than one-third of children and adolescents in the United States are considered overweight or obese, a...
Electronic treatment raises complicated issues
By Phyllis Hanlon
Technology has invaded many aspects of daily life and some psychologists may be ready to make the leap into digital therapy. But before engaging in tele-treatment,...
Former DMH chief reflects on issues
By Phyllis Hanlon
On October 8, Ken Duckworth, M.D., medical director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, discussed his thoughts on a variety of mental health issues in an informal event...
Children with physical, mental impairments require varied treatment
By Phyllis Hanlon
When it comes to treating mental disorders, psychologists have an arsenal of tools at their disposal. But that armament may need to be refined when the client has a physical...
Bill authorizes on-site behavioral health treatment at prison
By Phyllis Hanlon
When legislators from Maine toured the Riverview Psychiatric Center (RPC) in Augusta, as they do every two years, they witnessed firsthand a dangerous situation that promises...
HIPAA Final Rule implemented
By Phyllis Hanlon
On September 23, the Final Rule from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) took effect. This rule reflects changes to HIPAA from the Health...
Psychosocial oncologists: a critical niche in the field
By Phyllis Hanlon
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS); the organization expects 1.6 million new cases will be...