Articles, Leading Stories
Bill to expand veterans’ court is revised
By Rivkela Brodsky
A $1.16 million proposal to expand Maine’s veterans’ court statewide has been revised to a $40,000 plan to cover a grant expiring at the end of June, says Rep. Lori Fowle...
Study reports adolescent psychotropic drug use
By Rivkela Brodsky
About six percent of teens use psychotropic drugs, mostly antidepressants and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder medications, according to a recent study by the Centers...
N.H. 10-bed unit could happen sooner
By Rivkela Brodsky
As a means to ease an emergency room crisis, state lawmakers hope to accelerate the timetable on a plan to add a 10-bed stabilization unit to New Hampshire Hospital.
The...
Stigma keeps veterans away from services, N.H. study says
By Rivkela Brodsky
The health needs of veterans in New Hampshire are going unmet, according to a recent report by a legislative commission on PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI.
The...
Team hopes to de-escalate situations
By Rivkela Brodsky
New Hampshire’s community based model of treatment for those with mental illness has meant fewer hospital beds and more interaction with law enforcement.
Police...
Impact of marathon bombing on veterans is investigated
By Rivkela Brodsky
The Boston Marathon bombing in April provided researchers at the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System and Boston University a rare opportunity to look at the...
Anxiety patients get treated via primary care
By Rivkela Brodsky
Patients dealing with anxiety disorders in primary care appear to get treatment – although it sometimes takes years for it to happen – and this situation occurred less for...
Senate bill reintroduced
By Rivkela Brodsky
Prompted by the Sept. 16 shooting at the Washington Navy Yard that left 12 dead, as well as the shooter, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) urged for the passage of stand-alone mental...
EIP rules still an issue in Vermont
By Rivkela Brodsky
Ever since Tropical Storm Irene hit in 2011 and the Vermont State Hospital was destroyed, the state has been in the process of revising its mental health rules.
The...
Involuntary medication law sparks legal battle
By Rivkela Brodsky
A legal battle that has been brewing in Vermont over the state’s involuntary medication law is picking up steam – with one side saying the law delays necessary treatment of...