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Mental Health

Two Perspectives on Treating Mental Illness


SHOULD WE CLOSE TAUNTON STATE?
By Cristina Quinn
The debate over the Taunton State Hospital reveals a deeper philosophical debate on helping people with psychiatric disabilities. We talk to a parent who supports keeping the hospital open and an advocate for community services.
Mental Health

Should We Close Taunton State Hospital?


By Cristina Quinn
A nurse at Taunton State Hospital argues for why the inpatient mental health facility matters — even though Gov. Deval Patrick used a budget line-item veto to relocate those services to Worcester.
Health

Freezer Failure a 'Major Setback' for Autism Research


By Cristina Quinn
One third of the world's largest collection of autism-affected brain samples has been lost at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass.
Sports

Seau Suicide Highlights Athletes' Post-Career Risks


By Tonia Magras
No matter how happy they seem in public, one local sports reporter has seen plenty of dark undercurrents once they get home.
Education

An Innovative Approach to Help Troubled Teens


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY
By WGBH News
Kelsey Carroll faced homelessness, disability and abuse, and was at risk for dropping out. Now she's the subject of a documentary about her turnaround and the educational approach that helped her.
Psychology & The Mind

Inside the Psyche at the Ballot Box


WGBH ELECTION CENTRAL
By Bob Seay
Along with political analysts, should candidates hire the kind of analyst who has a couch and a 50-minute hour?
Forum Network

Dr. Gary Small: Preventing Alzheimer's Disease


DR. SMALL ON TWITTER
Can reduced stress, weight loss and eating anti-oxidents prevent Alzheimer's disease? (Photo crabchick/Flickr)
Biology & Chemistry

Connectome: How the Brain's Writing Makes Us Who We Are


MIT's Sebastian Seung is leading research to map the brain's connections, neuron by neuron, synapse by synapse. (Photo by KK+/Flickr)
Courts, Crime & Police

Judge Explains Reasoning in Controversial Decision


By Frannie Carr
Was judge Christina Harms in the right when she ruled that a mentally ill woman should have an abortion and undergo sterilization? She defended her decision and explained her thinking to WGBH News.
Mental Health

Advocates Fight State over Mental Hospital Closure


By Abbie Ruzicka
At a Wednesday budget hearing, Southeastern Mass. lawmakers criticized the state's decision to close Taunton State Hospital. The state says closing the facility won't affect services.
Mental Health

Last Night A Playlist Saved My Life


By Cristina Quinn
Take an iPod and call me in the morning: A new book says we can use music to train ourselves to be more productive or more relaxed. What songs work for you? Share them here.
LOCAL NEWS

Army Suicides And Those Left Behind


THE WORLD: MILITARY SUICIDES A SERIOUS PROBLEM
NPR: A MARINE'S DEATH AND THE FAMILY HE LEFT BEHIND
WGBH NEWS: FOR VETERANS DAY, HELP WITH JOBS
GREATER BOSTON: VETERANS AND JOBS
By WGBH/PRI Staff
A new report estimates that a U.S. veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes. A local veteran reflects on the challenges of coming home.
Health

Why Some States Want Psychologists To Prescribe Antidepressants



MORE NEWS
By Michelle Andrews
Half a dozen states are considering changes in laws that would allow psychologists to prescribe medicines to treat mental illness.
News

The Arizona shooting


By Sanjay Salomon
The shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others has sparked a debate about the tone of political rhetoric in the country.
Books

Oliver Sacks: A Neurologist Examines 'The Mind's Eye'


FULL ARTICLE
Neurologist Oliver Sacks is famous for his case studies of people with neurological disorders that cause unusual problems with perception. In The Mind's Eye, Sacks turns to himself, explaining how an eye tumor affected his vision and perception of the world.

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