Articles, Leading Stories
Is talk therapy a thing of the past?
By Rivkela Brodsky
College students are turning away from talk therapy and toward medication for anxiety and depression, according to a recent study.
“The major finding of this review...
Jury’s still out on omission of bereavement exclusion
By Susan Gonsalves
One of the most controversial changes made last year was the removal of the “bereavement” exclusion from the major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis in...
Providers eye ‘Beth Israel experiment’ on sharing notes
By Janine Weisman
Clinicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston are venturing into unchartered territory: They’re posting outpatient mental health progress notes in patients’...
DSM-5 changes: controversy continues to swirl
By Phyllis Hanlon
The release of the DSM-5 launched a firestorm of criticism over some of the added diagnoses. Two in particular – premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and disruptive mood...
Research shows patient involvement in care helpful for minorities
By Rivkela Brodsky
A little training can go a long way for mental health patients – especially for ethnic or racial minorities, according to a recent study by Harvard Medical School...
Medicaid program expands in N.H.
By Catherine Robertson Souter
After tabling a vote on the subject at the end of last year, the New Hampshire legislature has passed a bill that will officially expand the state’s Medicaid program. The...
Bill for more mental health benefits vetoed
By Howard Newman
A bill that would have extended mental health benefits for young adults was passed by both houses of the Maine legislature and then vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage on...
ICD-10 conversion delayed
By Catherine Robertson Souter
In a surprising turn of events, after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had sworn there would be no extension to the deadline for the conversion to the ICD-10...
Report: Greater integration, communication would benefit needs
By Pamela Berard
Vermont has a good framework in place to address the mental health and substance use needs of students but would benefit from increased communication among state agencies and...
TAC survey on inmate treatment: New England falls short
By Phyllis Hanlon
In April, the Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) released its findings from a national survey that examined the treatment administered to individuals with a mental illness who are...