Leading Stories
Mindfulness is window to knowledge about nervous system
By Catherine Robertson Souter
While nearly five percent of the U.S. population experiences true Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the “winter blues” have a way of affecting all of us from a...
Intervening Early: Behavioral indicators in active shooter prevention
By Beth Negus Viveiros
Early identification and intervention for children showing troubling behavioral traits could...
Living with long COVID: A researcher’s perspective on mental health and care gaps
By Tricia Stortz
When Beth Stelson contracted COVID-19 nearly six years ago, she expected to recover. Instead, she became...
Massachusetts moves to legalize ‘magic mushrooms’
By Eileen Weber
Massachusetts hopes to bring psychedelic therapy to the state. The Joint Committee on Public Health voted...
The bitter cocktail of stress and politics
By Eileen Weber
To discover how politics can affect mental health just ask anyone who has attended a family gathering...
Survey: Societal division is top stressor
By Susan Gonsalves
Americans report loneliness, isolation Americans are significantly impacted by a divided country. They...
Program provides resources for perinatal & postpartum mental health
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The birth of a child can be one of life’s most miraculous, joy-filled events. For many new mothers,...
AI chat tools test new ground in therapy as clinicians assess risks & benefits
By Beth Negus Viveiros
As AI chat tools move deeper into mental health care, psychologists are weighing the promise of...
Funding cuts hurting researchers, clinicians
By Eileen Weber
Federal cuts have impacted research grants and funding at many universities. As a result, some...