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Standardized autism spectrum disorder standards created
By Phyllis Hanlon
To date, no industry standards, selection and measuring tools for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have...
Drama therapy: Creating meaningful change for those in recovery
By Phyllis Hanlon
Since the sixth century BC, drama has been a prime source of entertainment as well as an effective vehicle for developing social, communication, and language skills. Dramatic...
Industrial-occupational psychology is fastest growing field
By Phyllis Hanlon
The Occupational Outlook Handbook, issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), predicts that...
Clinical and Support Options: A front door to open access care
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 1955, 22 citizens formed the Franklin County Mental Health Association to address the mental health...
Connecticut providers face escalating insurance concerns
By Phyllis Hanlon
Mental health providers have long experienced issues with reimbursement from insurers. But in the context...
MHA reports on state of mental health in America
By Phyllis Hanlon
Since 2014, Mental Health America (MHA) has collected and published data related to the status of mental...
Hallucinogenic agents: pros and cons of psychedelic therapy
By Phyllis Hanlon
As a young man, Rick Barnett sought to “find himself” through psychedelic drugs. His journey began as...
Community Impact Survey reveals high levels of poor mental health
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 2019, the Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey found that 11 percent of...
Massachusetts legislators address law enforcement mental health issues
By Phyllis Hanlon
Almost every occupation carries some degree of risk to physical and mental health. But for those in law...
Transhealth Northampton: Bringing gender-diverse care to Western Massachusetts
By Phyllis Hanlon
In 2018, the Fenway Institute, Cooley Dickinson Health Care and Harvard Medical School conducted a planning study, the PATH Project (Plan and Act for Transgender Health), which...