Columnists, Publisher's Note
Thoughts on this issue’s topics
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
This is an interesting issue in which our contributors explore a wealth of timely topics for clinicians. Our cover story by Phyllis Hanlon takes a deep dive into the diversity,...
Here’s to what 2024 holds
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
With another passing year, I look forward to what 2024 brings—especially because 2023 has been something else.
We’ve seen the economy struggle and incomes shrink....
Changing times require adaptation
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
Changing times require flexibility and resilience in clinical practice. The old ways of doing things are not always going to be keeping with the times and the needs of...
Protect your data: Electronic health records
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
We’re living in digital times, but some things never change — such as the interest criminals have in making some easy money. Efficient criminals no longer rob banks –...
AI, ChatGPT & Their Psychological Future
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
ll you hear on the news these days is talk about A.I. – artificial intelligence.
What has got everyone excited is Open AI’s release of a chatbot – computer...
A focus on residential schools and post-pandemic challenges
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
In our annual residential schools special issue and directory, I’m pleased to see these important treatment resources are recovering from the challenging times of the...
Likely Pedal Confusion Leads to Tragic Death in Byfield, MA
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
In late May, Marblehead resident Janet Bach, 70, was backing up to pick up some flowers at a greenhouse and garden center in Byfield, MA. But instead of gently backing up the...
The new normal
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
A year ago, I claimed that “the end of the pandemic is in sight.”
In hindsight, I was being optimistic. While the pandemic rages on largely unchecked, the newer...
Time for a refreshing change
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
After 30 years of publication, New England Psychologist has an exciting new format and look! A collaboration between myself and our longtime graphic designer, Karen Woodward,...
A new year is a good time for renewal
By John Grohol, Psy.D.
When we start a new year, it’s often a time for reflection, a time to review and renew our commitments to others and ourselves.
To others, we may look around and find...