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Health Information Exchange: What does it mean for psychologists?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Are you aware that mental health treatment might be included as part of your state’s health information exchange (HIE)? All New England states have an HIE as part of the...
Do psychologists reject board certification?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Warren Buffet has been quoted as saying, “Everyone has a circle of competence. The important thing is not how big the circle is. The important thing is staying inside the...
The burden of positive thinking
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
February was “Red Dress Month,” a campaign from the American Heart Association to promote awareness of heart disease in women. Much like the “pink ribbon” campaign for...
Winter a time to look inward, embrace quiet
By Maria Mouratidis, Psy.D.
The holidays are over. The days remain short. The skies are grey. The temperatures are bitter in many parts of the country. Many people experience dysphoria, wishing away the...
The potential dangers of `career creep’
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
My younger colleague regards me with confusion. She is responding to my observation that she seems overwhelmed. “I don’t want to say no and risk limiting my opportunities...
License mobility allows greater public access
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Several NE states participate in PsyPact
As a psychologist in New England, I recently learned that I have the option of applying for an EPassport and...
Practical Practice: ‘Courageous’ conversations with clients about a medication evaluation may be necessary
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Psychotherapy for depression is the treatment of choice over medication for people willing to seek mental health help. The American Psychological Association’s Clinical...
Practical Practice: The dynamics of returning to in-person sessions
By Maria Mouratidis, Psy.D.
The pandemic suddenly changed the provision of psychotherapy—with no opportunity to process the shift in treatment delivery in advance. Maintaining access to care was the...
Practical Practice: Toward better models for mental health treatment
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
I recently came across a job posting with an ambitious mission statement that included the goal of creating a “rockstar psychologist thinktank.” The company seeks...