Articles, Leading Stories
Survey shows pandemic added to youth mental health struggle
By Danielle Ray
The pandemic wreaked havoc with so many lives and mental health is just one issue at the forefront with which people of all ages continue to struggle.
According to the...
New Hampshire deal would mean more mental health beds
By Eileen Weber
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a deal with SolutionHealth to use $15 million of federal funds to break ground on a new mental health...
Panel recommends anxiety screenings for adults
By Andrew Cromarty
On September 20, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation statement for anxiety screenings. The panel of volunteer medical experts has...
Bridging the divide: Common ground and common sense
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
Our friend Jim died this summer. He was my friend, but I use the word “our” because we were six, friends since high school, who have managed to stay in touch through all...
DOJ investigation finds over-institutionalization of ME children
By Eileen Weber
Following an investigation of the children’s behavioral health system, Maine’s Department of Justice...
Mass Shooting and mental illness: Is there really a link?
By Eileen Weber
Mass shootings happen in this country with alarming regularity. When they happen, there is often an instantaneous blame for the event on mental illness—not easy access to...
Working group still grappling with potential forensic mental health facility
By Andrew Cromarty
In 2011, Hurricane Irene forced the Vermont State Hospital to close its doors for good, leading to a...
Brattleboro Retreat program geared toward helping mental health professionals
By Danielle Ray
Mental health crises are at an all-time high as a result of the pandemic and because of that, a new...
Telehealth study shows greater likelihood of follow up visits
By Eileen Weber
A recent study published in the JAMA Network Open in late June found that greater use of telehealth visits in a non-metropolitan area showed a modest increase in outpatient...
Suicide prevention hotline launched across nation
By Andrew Cromarty
On July 16, the 988, the new three-digit national suicide prevention hotline launched in New England and across the nation. With mental health crises becoming increasingly...