Articles
FAIR Health study: claims, diagnoses increase
By Susan Gonsalves
Fewer patients seek help from psychologists
Patients with mental health diagnoses rose nearly 40%, from 13.5% who received medical services in 2019 to 18.9% in 2023,...
CT suicide numbers higher and younger
By Eileen Weber
Legislation seeks to fund prevention efforts
Connecticut’s rate of suicide is on the rise. According to the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board, one person died by...
Bryant University launches doctoral clinical psychology program
By Danielle Ray
Bryant University is addressing the shortage of health providers with the launch of a doctoral program in clinical psychology.
“There had been a lack of behavioral...
NH has new group home for LGBTQ youth
By Eileen Weber
Space provides living environment for ages 12 to 19
In April, The Home for Little Wanderers, a Boston-based non-profit, opened a new facility in Keene, NH, designed...
Practice of sending defendants to prison’s IMHU continues until 2027
By Eileen Weber
Maine is actively trying to provide appropriate psychological care to those who are deemed incapable of standing trial because of mental illness.
In 2021, the state...
APA updates guidelines for older adult patients
By Eileen Weber
In February, the American Psychological Association (APA) updated its guidelines for treating older adults. The new recommendations include things like understanding what is...
Limping with the bulls: A psychologist tests the market
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
Things are quiet this morning and my heart is beating at its usual steady rate. The adrenaline that was coursing through my body yesterday at this time has subsided with the...