Postpartum psychosis is rare, serious, and still widely misunderstood. But the response to one Massachusetts mother’s high-profile murder trial suggests the conversation around it is changing, as advocates push for greater awareness, better-trained healthcare providers, and stronger systems of support for mothers before a mental health crisis becomes an emergency. On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy killed her three young children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, at their home in Duxbury, Mass.,… The post After Clancy trial, a call for better postpartum mental health care appeared first on New England Psychologist.

For first responders, repeated exposure to crises, trauma, and high-stakes situations can carry a mental health cost that is not always visible on the job. Susan Allen-Samuel, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) manager at NAMI New Hampshire, said first responders are more prone to PTSD, anxiety, depression and substance use, while stigma and concerns about professional consequences can make it difficult to seek help.… The post When first responders need support too appeared first on New England Psychologist.

In July, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed reforms that included programs to expand care, streamline payment procedures, reduce administrative duties, and shift the healthcare focus from treating symptoms to preventing them. Some of the proposed changes caused concern like a decrease in base rates, and evaluation and management fees.… The post Psychologists likely to see increase in Medicare revenue appeared first on New England Psychologist.

MA proposes expanded postpartum mental health support Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is proposing changes to expand mental health screening and support during pregnancy and after childbirth. The state Department of Public Health plans to update regulations to broaden screening beyond postpartum depression to include conditions such as anxiety and other serious mental health conditions.… The post MA proposes expanded postpartum support; CT behavioral health court; NH & VT invest in crisis response & urgent care appeared first on New England Psychologist.

Sometimes the best days are the ones where our plans go awry and we find ourselves where we didn’t know we were supposed to be. They can be places of unexpected beauty, relaxed conversation, laughter, and the kind of coincidences that make you realize that there are no coincidences–only the guiding hand of something or someone bigger than ourselves.… The post The gift of second chances appeared first on New England Psychologist.

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For student-athletes, an injury can mean more than time away from competition. It can disrupt identity, community, and a sense of purpose. That experience is at the heart of Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit created in memory of Morgan Rodgers, a Duke University lacrosse player who died by suicide in 2019. Clare Kehoe Zychowski, MSN, RN, co-founder and director of the organization’s education program, grew up playing lacrosse with Morgan and later attended Duke alongside her.… The post Morgan’s Message: Changing the conversation around student-athlete mental health appeared first on New England Psychologist.

New Hampshire is seeing the largest drop in financial allocation in 30 years. The Department of Health and Human Services reduced funding by a total of $51 million–$25.5 million each for FY2026 and FY2027. More than $10 million of that amount affects things like behavioral health and public services, food assistance programs like SNAP, children and family supports, and other health-related programs.… The post Mental health services cut from NH budget appeared first on New England Psychologist.

Immigrant families in MA face barriers to mental-health care Immigrant families affected by detention and separation are facing growing mental-health challenges in Massachusetts, but many have difficulty accessing care. Community organizations report increasing concerns about anxiety, depression, and trauma, while patients may encounter long waits, limited insurance coverage, and language barriers.… The post Healthcare Barriers for MA Immigrants; Interstate Licensing Compact; NH Improving Suicide-Prevention Efforts; VT Youth Show Improved Mental Health Indicators appeared first on New England Psychologist.

Revisions to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Model Licensing Act (MLA) to include licensure standards for master’s level practitioners of psychology will go before APA’s Council of Representatives for a vote next February. The MLA is the APA’s recommended non-binding guidance to states on psychology licensure, and covers areas like educational requirements, supervision standards, scope of practice definitions, and credential titles.… The post APA weighs licensure standards for master’s level practitioners appeared first on New England Psychologist.

It was three o’clock on a sunny Thursday when I showed up for our regular therapy appointment at the quarter-way house on hospital grounds where my patient Jack (not his real name) was living as he prepared for discharge. As we did every week, Jack and I walked a familiar route up a gentle slope to the administration building, around the edge of the parking lot overlooking an adjacent lake and back to his residence.… The post The power of accompaniment appeared first on New England Psychologist.

If you have spent any time scrolling through social media, you likely have seen a plethora of posts and videos touting to be the next best thing for healing, self-growth, or personal development. With the boom of social media, and the newly emerged role of the “influencer,” many small businesses will consider the use of social media at some point in their career development.… The post From therapist to influencer: considerations for social media appeared first on New England Psychologist.

In our culture, body image issues are typically associated with women. We are just starting to understand how boys and men are affected by expectations of physical perfection in a changing world. While we alert for signs of these issues in women, a super-muscled or over-exercised male or with a strictly controlled diet is seen as dedicated, focused, driven, and successful.… The post Awareness is key in addressing male body image issues appeared first on New England Psychologist.

For student-athletes, an injury can mean more than time away from competition. It can disrupt identity, community, and a sense of purpose. That experience is at the heart of Morgan’s Message, a nonprofit created in memory of Morgan Rodgers, a Duke University lacrosse player who died by suicide in 2019. Clare Kehoe Zychowski, MSN, RN, co-founder and director of the organization’s education program, grew up playing lacrosse with Morgan and later attended Duke alongside her.… The post Morgan’s Message: Changing the conversation around student-athlete mental health appeared first on New England Psychologist.

New Hampshire is seeing the largest drop in financial allocation in 30 years. The Department of Health and Human Services reduced funding by a total of $51 million–$25.5 million each for FY2026 and FY2027. More than $10 million of that amount affects things like behavioral health and public services, food assistance programs like SNAP, children and family supports, and other health-related programs.… The post Mental health services cut from NH budget appeared first on New England Psychologist.

Immigrant families in MA face barriers to mental-health care Immigrant families affected by detention and separation are facing growing mental-health challenges in Massachusetts, but many have difficulty accessing care. Community organizations report increasing concerns about anxiety, depression, and trauma, while patients may encounter long waits, limited insurance coverage, and language barriers.… The post Healthcare Barriers for MA Immigrants; Interstate Licensing Compact; NH Improving Suicide-Prevention Efforts; VT Youth Show Improved Mental Health Indicators appeared first on New England Psychologist.

Revisions to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Model Licensing Act (MLA) to include licensure standards for master’s level practitioners of psychology will go before APA’s Council of Representatives for a vote next February. The MLA is the APA’s recommended non-binding guidance to states on psychology licensure, and covers areas like educational requirements, supervision standards, scope of practice definitions, and credential titles.… The post APA weighs licensure standards for master’s level practitioners appeared first on New England Psychologist.

It was three o’clock on a sunny Thursday when I showed up for our regular therapy appointment at the quarter-way house on hospital grounds where my patient Jack (not his real name) was living as he prepared for discharge. As we did every week, Jack and I walked a familiar route up a gentle slope to the administration building, around the edge of the parking lot overlooking an adjacent lake and back to his residence.… The post The power of accompaniment appeared first on New England Psychologist.

If you have spent any time scrolling through social media, you likely have seen a plethora of posts and videos touting to be the next best thing for healing, self-growth, or personal development. With the boom of social media, and the newly emerged role of the “influencer,” many small businesses will consider the use of social media at some point in their career development.… The post From therapist to influencer: considerations for social media appeared first on New England Psychologist.

In our culture, body image issues are typically associated with women. We are just starting to understand how boys and men are affected by expectations of physical perfection in a changing world. While we alert for signs of these issues in women, a super-muscled or over-exercised male or with a strictly controlled diet is seen as dedicated, focused, driven, and successful.… The post Awareness is key in addressing male body image issues appeared first on New England Psychologist.