New England Psychologist

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December 2008

Integrated medical, behavioral care: wave of the future [Story]
Parity law impact considered [Story]
Grants address mental health needs of soldiers [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Funnies first [Column]
Book on BPD is a timely offering: "Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Coping When Your Adolescent has BPD" [Book Review]
Practitioners, students would find book helpful: "Working with Parents of Noncompliant Children: A Guide to Evidence-Based Parent Training for Practitioners and Students" [Book Review]
CIGNA members can rate therapists online [Story]
Troubled state hospital denied certification [Story]
Studies examine consumer behavior [Story]
Rivers of Recovery program assists veterans [Story]
Compulsive shopping: disorder or disease? [Story]
Young children, not just adolescents, found to have OCD [Story]
Economy especially stressful for women [Story]
Q&A: Women�s health is psychologist�s focus [Story]

November 2008

Voting evokes psychological aspects [Story]
Survey shows talk therapy on the decline [Story]
Plan aims to overhaul New Hampshire mental health care system [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - No shortcuts to recovery [Column]
Integrated discussion of CBT is praiseworthy: "Behavioral Interventions in Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Practical Guidance for Putting Theory into Action" [Book Review]
Book offers range of high quality resources for clinicians: "Unlocking the Potential of Patients with ADHD: A Model for Clinical Practice" [Book Review]
Increased mental health funding approved for veterans [Story]
Eating disorder program adds location in western Massachusetts [Story]
Studies examine eating disorders and racial minorities [Story]
Resolution prohibits psychologists from working at detention sites [Story]
Grant to fund suicide prevention initiatives [Story]
Federal parity legislation bars mental health discrimination [Story]
Agencies join to address stuck adults in Massachusetts [Story]
Link found between hunting, military enlistment [Story]
Q&A: Retired psychologist practices as Lakotan ceremonialist [Story]

October 2008

Boston hosts APA convention [Story]
Studies could detect autism early [Story]
Bill of Rights for Children is created [Story]
Colleges open doors to students with intellectual disabilities [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - A guide for the reluctant conventioneer [Column]
Sound guidance given about I/O consultation: "The I/O Consultant: Advice and Insights for Building a Successful Career" [Book Review]
Theories of hate explored in �ambitious� work: "The Psychology of Hate" [Book Review]
Seven Hills parents question wisdom of Rolland decision [Story]
Treatments for problem and pathological gambling outlined [Story]
Gambling a growing problem among teens [Story]
APA challenged on diversity, priorities [Story]
A snapshot look at the APA convention offerings [Story]
Guide to help parents navigate mental health care system [Story]
Young people express themselves through Photovoice project [Story]
Behavioral interventions program working well in several R.I. schools [Story]
Q&A: Ross Greene, Ph.D. specializes in treatment of explosive children [Story]

August/September 2008

Shaky economy contributes to mental health woes [Story]
The aftermath of tragedy: September 11 and Hurricane Katrina continue to leave their marks [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - How to give fatherly advice [Column]
Edward M. Stern, J.D. - Who protects us from the protectors? [Column]
Guide offers tips, useful advice: "How to Write for a General Audience:
A Guide for Academics Who Want to Share Their Knowledge With the World and Have Fun Doing It" [Book Review]
Well-researched book tackles topic of domestic violence: "Listening to Battered Women: A Survivor-Centered Approach to Advocacy, Mental Health, and Justice" [Book Review]
In spite of progress, emergency room rights bill delayed until 2009 [Story]
Study: bipolar disorder over diagnosed [Story]
Mental illness causes severe loss of earnings, study says [Story]
Survey says that moms are most stressed [Story]
Trouble in paradise: Study shows high rates of depression on Cape Cod [Story]
Stuck kids: a seasonal issue [Story]
Bill sets standards at boot camps [Story]
Researchers map personality traits by region [Story]
Parity bill�s fate likely to be decided in September [Story]
Q&A: Grant recipient studies psychology of emotion [Story]

July 2008

Hoarding: the science behind compulsive collecting [Story]
Hoarding: Additional resources offer advice [Story]
Connecticut three-day rule is history [Story]
Change to clearances aims to encourage troops to seek help [Story]
Bill would expand services for National Guard, reservists [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - The green enough grass of home [Column]
Edward M. Stern, J.D. - The law deals with discrimination in many forms [Column]
Mitch R. Abblett, Ph.D. - Making contact: The importance of clinical presence [Column]
Boston hosts annual APA convention [Story]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder study on young children shows promise [Story]
OCD: Clinical recommendations offered [Story]
Self-cutting linked to risky behavior [Story]
Yolanda�s Law would require coverage to assist children [Story]
Q&A: 'Miss Conduct' incorporates psychology background into columns [Story]

June 2008

Genetic tests for psychiatric disorders are emerging [Story]
Would tests ensure reimbursement? [Story]
New vet centers scheduled to open [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Why and how we say hello [Column]
Clinicians, general public will find book useful: "Change Your Thinking:
Overcome Stress, Anxiety & Depression, and Improve Your Life with CBT" [Book Review]
Local author tackles problem drinking strategies: "Take Control of Your Drinking � And You May Not Need to Quit" [Book Review]
Transition program to ease overcrowding at training school [Story]
Katherine Nordal assumes leadership role at APA Practice Directorate [Story]
Studies show consequences of sleep deprivation [Story]
Maine offers training in collaborative divorce process [Story]
Internet addiction: symptom or disorder? [Story]
Maine CIT program expands to correctional facilities [Story]
Rolland v. Cellucci: State to settle 10-year old complaint [Story]
Participation in clinical trials is urged [Story]
Study shows weight discrimination increasing [Story]
Q&A: Glenn Kessler, Ph.D. helps golfers, other athletes find joy in the game [Story]

May 2008

Lyme disease symptoms present challenges [Story]
Report reveals psych bed shortage [Story]
Study reveals shortcomings in diagnosis criteria [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Back to the basics [Column]
Multidisciplinary approach will appeal to readers: "Chronic Health-Related Disorders in Children: Collaborative Medical and Psychoeducational Interventions" [Book Review]
Well researched book is helpful for parents: "Helping Your Troubled Teen: Learn to Recognize, Understand, and Address the Destructive Behavior of Today�s Teens" [Book Review]
Health IT must include right of consent, say privacy activists [Story]
Safety net hospitals experiencing shortfalls [Story]
Changes resisted at Caritas Carney [Story]
Virtual reality program designed to help veterans [Story]
New Hampshire and Vermont still seek parity in spite of laws [Story]
Future of Vermont�s mental health care services documented in video [Story]
We Can! focuses on treatment of childhood obesity [Story]
Anorexics at high risk for suicide [Story]
Moving residents out of Fernald still an issue of dispute [Story]
Q&A: Walden executive discusses whole health approach to care [Story]

April 2008

Does media coverage distort the link between violence and mental illness? [Story]
Vermont psychologists offer safety tips [Story]
New Hampshire�s roadmap to reform unveiled [Story]
Q&A: Maine Resilience program sprung from psychologist�s novel [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Five funerals and a wedding [Column]
Report writing guide is vital reference source: "The Child Clinician's Report-Writing Handbook" [Book Review]
Book is 'tour de force' of infant and child psychology: "The Neurobehavioral and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and Children" [Book Review]
FDA mandates suicide studies in clinical drug trials [Story]
Maine implements managed care program [Story]
Suicidal risk factors similar acoss the globe [Story]
Drug may pose psychiatric risks [Story]
Push exists for mental health screening of juvenile offenders [Story]
Crisis in mid-life is common, study says [Story]
House passes parity law [Story]
New school planned in Vermont to treat students with autism [Story]

March 2008

Bipolar disorder thrust into spotlight [Story]
Research shows genetic mutation is linked to autism [Story]
Elder abuse hot lines enable reports of self-neglect [Story]
Q&A: Intern's research looks at eating disorders in ballet world [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Sneaking up on work [Column]
Edward M. Stern, J.D. - Transfer of patient at heart of case [Column]
Author gets to the heart of complex topic: "Pedophilia and Sexual Offending Against Children: Theory, Assessment, and Intervention" [Book Review]
�Remarkable� work could prompt healthy debate: "The Unsayable:
The Hidden Language of Trauma" [Book Review]
Missouri psychologists close to earning prescriptive privileges [Story]
Study looks at same-sex couples� relationships [Story]
Organization to assist Nantucket following teen suicides [Story]
Facility planned for vets [Story]
HUD awards homeless grants [Story]
Rosie D. lawsuit prompts mandatory mental health screening in Mass. [Story]
Patient�s �elopement� triggers review [Story]
Children placed in foster homes have higher IQs [Story]

February 2008

Rehabilitation psychology: a key element in healing [Story]
Strategies examined to replace Vermont Hospital [Story]
Q&A: Award-winning psychologist describes model of behavior change [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - The road to Match Day [Column]
Book tackles complex phenomenon: "The Dependent Patient: A Practitioner�s Guide" [Book Review]
�Highly useful� book addresses EMDR: "A Therapist�s Guide to EMDR: Tools and Techniques for Successful Treatment" [Book Review]
Butler Hospital relocation considered [Story]
Criminal justice reform proposed in Connecticut [Story]
Federal grant will help Rhode Island�s homeless [Story]
Conn. group advocates for gambling court [Story]
Natchaug Hospital expanding to offer more children�s services [Story]
Judge Rotenberg Center recertified for one year [Story]
Region shows mixed results in ranking by depression, suicide [Story]
Northwestern Counseling and Support Services to expand facilities in Vermont [Story]
Legislation introduced for a Maine child advocate [Story]
Vermont National Guard to expand outreach program for soldiers [Story]

January 2008

The changing face of electroconvulsive therapy [Story]
Department of Advocacy proposed in Rhode Island [Story]
Endowment for Health to fund children's programs [Story]
Q&A: Linda Carli, Ph.D.: Women face obstacles to achieving leadership roles [Story]
Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Stories, lies and mysteries [Column]
Edward M. Stern, J.D. - Distinction between parental discipline, abuse highlighted [Column]
Guide to pediatric psychopharmacology is valuable resource: "Pediatric Psychopharmacology Fast Facts" [Book Review]
Guidebook offers practical advice: "Divorce Doesn't Have to Be That Way: A Handbook for the Helping Professional" [Book Review]
Technology used to enhance profession [Story]
Psychiatric research gets funding boost at MIT and Harvard [Story]
Psychological disorders are causing 1.3 billion sick days [Story]
On-site counseling proposed at casinos [Story]
Study shows teens care what family thinks [Story]