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Bill for peer specialist Medicaid reimbursement fails
By Danielle Ray
As a woman in recovery herself, Rebecca Allen put a lot of thought into the written testimony that detailed why she did not support a bill (S.B. No. 1205) focusing on the...
Social connection, work-life balance are keys to happiness
By Eileen Weber
Ten states are apparently the best places to live for good work-life balance. Based on a recent index data analysis run by Remote, a human resources company, the main factors...
Report: Homelessness the biggest issue for Vermont children
By Eileen Weber
According to Building Bright Futures’ (BBF) annual report, Vermont’s children have issues surrounding caregiving, mental health, and homelessness.
More than 30...
Maine DHHS unveils payment reform for behavioral health
By Christina P. O'Neill
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has instituted a $237 million increase in behavioral health investments of federal and state funds to continue...
Financial psychology: Creating a balanced relationship with money
By Phyllis Hanlon
Financial issues consistently cause stress and anxiety in individuals, according to the “Stress in America” Survey, issued annually by the American Psychological...
Sadly, six-year-old shooters are not an anomaly
By Eileen Weber
Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Va., is now on the long list of schools in the country in which a shooting has taken place. This time, however, the shooter was a...
Research: Care in ER settings difficult for mental health, substance abuse patients, providers
By Danielle Ray
Two professors are part of an effort to shine a light on the challenges of providing mental health and substance abuse care for patients in emergency department (ED)...
CT bill aims to improve access to children’s services
By Andrew Cromarty
Children’s mental health will remain a top priority for Connecticut lawmakers this session. The state’s Children’s Committee and Committee on Education continue to...
Study: Checking social media shows possible connection with brain chemistry changes
By Andrew Cromarty
A recent study has identified a possible connection between social media use and changes in brain chemistry in adolescents. Results of the study suggest that frequently...
NH hospitals seek court redress for boarding of psych involuntary emergency admits
By Christina P. O'Neill
On January 10, 15 not-for-profit acute-care New Hampshire hospitals filed a motion for summary judgment in Merrimack County Superior Court against the state’s Department of...