Leading Stories
Cuts to child trauma network affect programs
By Jennifer E Chase
Since Congress formed the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in 2001 to develop, evaluate and improve treatment models for children suffering trauma, it has achieved one...
Psychology at the ballpark
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
When the pace of work in the psychology department of a busy psychiatric hospital becomes almost too hectic to manage, I watch a baseball game. On a special occasion, I go to...
Interest growing in LGBT specialty
By Phyllis Hanlon
For some psychologists, treating clients who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered may present a challenge. Fortunately, a growing body of research, training and...
Task force debates gender identity
By Phyllis Hanlon
A select group of psychologists, psychiatrists and researchers is currently engaged in debate about diagnoses to include, delete and/or add to the Diagnostic and Statistical...
Vermont on the road to universal health care
By Nan Shnitzler
On May 26, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a landmark healthcare bill designed to control escalating healthcare costs, expand insurance coverage to all residents and...
Hospital fires psych unit staff
By Nan Shnitzler
Boston’s Carney Hospital fired the entire staff of its adolescent psychiatry unit at the end of May after allegations of abuse prompted an investigation that raised...
New gambling e-tool unveiled
By Pamela Berard
A new e-tool is said to be a breakthrough for the screening and intervention of gambling-related problems.
The Division on Addictions at the Cambridge Health Alliance, a...
Bills concern licensure for behavior analysts
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Last year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed a law mandating health plans cover “medically necessary” services for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Services...
The perils of ‘puppy love’ bring teen dating violence to the forefront
By Jennifer E Chase
If you walk out of your office and pass a gaggle of kids in your community, one of them has been abused by their boyfriend or girlfriend. The numbers vary depending which...
Kennedy launches 10-year initiative
By Pamela Berard
Patrick Kennedy is beginning a new chapter, but his dedication to mental health issues continues.
The former Rhode Island Congressman retired this year after eight terms...