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December 2006

  • Pre- and perinatal psychology grows in interest, need [Story]
  • Bed reduction begins [Story]
  • A new leash on life: Psychiatric service dogs worthy partners [Story]
  • Q&A: Psychologist is leader in narcissism research, treatment [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Peace on Earth [Column]
  • Edward Stern, J.D. - Another look at the interrogation debate [Column]
  • Book gives ‘intriguing’ look at consultation process The Primary Care Consultant:
    The Next Frontier for Psychologists in Hospitals
    and Clinics
    [Book Review]
  • Legislature fails to fund new state hospital [Story]
  • Psychologists must acquire National Provider Identifier [Story]
  • Executive coach trainees paired with non-profit leaders [Story]
  • Aging Act provisions incorporated [Story]

November 2006

  • Parent-child interaction therapy heads to New England [Story]
  • Augusta fence spurs controversy [Story]
  • Licensure rules outdated: New Hampshire aims to update [Story]
  • Q&A: Therapist offers soul food for midlife singles [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - We do advertising right [Column]
  • Douglas H. Powell, Ed.D., ABPP - Stemming the tide of school shootings: an ounce of prevention [Column]
  • Ownership critical to therapeutic engagement: "Teens in Therapy: Making It Their Own" [Book Review]
  • Screening at well-child visits uncovers maternal depression [Story]
  • Justice Department study: mental illness prevalent in inmates [Story]
  • Repressed memories: scientific fact or romantic fiction [Story]
  • Reentry programs help soldiers adjust [Story]
  • Maine proposes local solution for statewide continuity issues [Story]

October 2006

  • Interrogation debate intensifies [Story]
  • Family Networks Initiative prompts significant changes [Story]
  • Sam McDonnell: a residential school success [Story]
  • Company plans genetic test to predict schizophrenia [Story]
  • Q&A: New Tufts admissions process draws from Sternberg’s research [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Why Pluto matters [Column]
  • Edward Stern, J.D. - Second Yates trial yields different verdict [Column]
  • Book tackles complex problem: "Preventing Violence: Research and Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies" [Book Review]
  • Skin-shock therapies continue at JRC in spite of controversy [Story]
  • Perkins School dedicates residential program to boys with Asperger's [Story]
  • Katrina psychologists: one year later [Story]
  • Study shows teenagers with suicidal thoughts suffer long-term problems [Story]
  • Facilities for children experience bed shortage [Story]

August/September 2006

  • Intermittent explosive disorder overlooked [Story]
  • Coalition forms in response to AMA action [Story]
  • Resource Based Relative Value Scale: not a panacea [Story]
  • Q&A: Seymour B. Sarason, Ph.D. shares insights of his half-century career [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Dream and reality in the Pinelands [Column]
  • Work emphasizes 'psychometric' approach: "Interpersonal Foundations of Psychopathology" [Book Review]
  • New Hampshire strives to improve mental health services [Story]
  • Vermont approves expansion of mental health parity bill [Story]
  • Vermont bans routine shackling [Story]
  • Lawsuit filed over forced strip search [Story]
  • NHPA's new executive director outlines goals and new direction [Story]

July 2006

  • Computer addiction is growing problem [Story]
  • Grant aims to 'transform' mental health care [Story]
  • Yale grant expands research in schizophrenic, auditory hallucinations [Story]
  • Q&A: Wayne Dailey juggles numerous roles [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Celebrating life on the edge [Column]
  • Edward Stern, J.D. - Issues for independent contractors to consider [Column]
  • Book offers an array of perspectives: "The Psychotherapist's Own Psychotherapy: Patient and Clinician Perspectives" [Book Review]
  • Sexual violence gets comprehensive coverage: "Preventing Sexual Violence: How Society Should Cope with Sex Offenders" [Book Review]
  • CIGNA settlement delivers for psychologists [Story]
  • Interstate study looks at same-sex relationships [Story]
  • Proposal seeks to turn Fernald into historic site [Story]
  • Maine passes assisted outpatient treatment law [Story]
  • Latino Mental Health Training Program to begin [Story]
  • Neuroscientists present research findings [Story]

June 2006

  • 'Perceived imperfection' is in the eyes of the beholder
    The trauma of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and how clinicians can better treat their patients [Story]
  • Study: DSM contributors linked to drug companies [Story]
  • Insanity defense scrutinized [Story]
  • Q&A: Psychologist describes mind/body program [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - At a loss for words [Column]
  • Authors examine bullying from multiple perspectives: "Bullying Prevention: Creating a Positive School Climate and Developing Social Competence" [Book Review]
  • Book addresses the spiritual dimension in therapy: "Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy" [Book Review]
  • Study focuses on mental health parity legislation [Story]
  • Telehealth strives for ubiquity [Story]
  • ADHD warning label at issue [Story]
  • Study focuses on adults with ADHD [Story]
  • Suicide prevention grant received [Story]

May 2006

  • VA hospitals: avenues of opportunity [Story]
  • NAMI report card gives nation a 'D' in mental health care: New England results mixed [Story]
  • NAMI Grading the States [Story]
  • Importance of exercise for mentally ill is emphasized [Story]
  • Q&A: Insights offered on parent management training [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Membership benefits [Column]
  • Edward Stern, J.D. - Planning for the future is key [Column]
  • Book appropriate for therapists, patients, graduate students: "Leaving Home: The Art of Separating from Your Difficult Family" [Book Review]
  • Maine joins federal 'clawback' lawsuit [Story]
  • Bill would ensure air becomes right, for DMH patients [Story]
  • 'Literature & Medicine' offered at Maine psychiatric hospital [Story]
  • McLean Hospital to open rehab facility in Western Massachusetts [Story]
  • Round up: A look at inpatient psychiatry in New England

April 2006

  • Behavioral economists try to unravel human mysteries [Story]
  • Program for military families to expand [Story]
  • Board certification: why do it, who benefits? [Story]
  • Q&A: Ecopsychologist hopes that individuals and world re-connect [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Our second adulthood - once more with feeling [Column]
  • Edward Stern, J.D. - Two cases have different outcomes [Column]
  • Aggressive driving is topic: "Road Rage: Assessment and Treatment of the Angry, Aggressive Driver" [Book Review]
  • Gap in Maine Juvenile Code spurs action, legislation [Story]
  • Fernald transfers are halted [Story]
  • Psychologists may play role in research [Story]
  • Falmouth clinic to remain open [Story]

March 2006

  • Classifying bias: when does it become a mental illness? [Story]
  • State condemned for care of children [Story]
  • STAR program to shut down [Story]
  • Q&A: Jill Robbins, Ph.D. starts allergen-free baked goods company [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - Letter to Lake Wobegon [Column]
  • Book about laws relevant to psychologists is a must read: "Laws Affecting Clinical Practice" [Book Review]
  • Media's impact addressed in complex work: "Featuring Females: Feminist Analyses of Media" [Book Review]
  • United Health Care: one year later [Story]
  • Harvard leads study of Katrina survivors [Story]
  • Pending legislation would repeal CHINS [Story]
  • Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual offers new approach [Story]
  • Closed panels can catch psychologists by surprise [Story]
  • 'Employment Options' helps mentally ill help themselves [Story]

February 2006

  • Katrina's emotional aftermath profoundly felt [Story]
  • 'Model' parity laws highighted [Story]
  • Parity Laws and Current Legislative Action by State [Story]
  • Q&A: Sports psychologist gives inside look at Olympics [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - News from a small planet [Column]
  • Edward Stern, J.D. - Non-competition agreements are examined [Column]
  • Book should be considered specialized treatise: "Experts in Court: Reconciling Law, Science, and Professional Knowledge" [Book Review]
  • 'Consultation' format highlights impressive work: "Complex Dilemmas in Group Therapy: Pathways to Resolution" [Book Review]
  • DirigoChoice coverage takes effect [Story]
  • Re-entry panels include citizens [Story]
  • Connecticut Department of Mental Health changes course in 2006 [Story]
  • Art tries to imitate life for Alzheimer's patients [Story]

January 2006

  • Helping companies to thrive [Story]
  • Challenge 2006: New England states to tackle key issues [Story]
  • Q&A: Study: Obesity bias prevalent among professionals, public [Story]
  • Alan Bodnar, Ph.D. - The 2006 reluctant travelers' guide [Column]
  • Book on ethical principles is helpful: "Ethics in Plain English: An Illustrative Casebook for Psychologists" [Book Review]
  • Hospital administrator resigns in wake of predator's 'detention' [Story]
  • Proposed bill grants Medicare coverage to therapists [Story]
  • Cambridge Health Alliance awarded grant to conduct lithium study [Story]
  • Review of PTSD claims is halted [Story]
  • Facility to move to Burlington [Story]