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Electric shock therapy is still allowed in one Mass. treatment facility. Advocates say change is long overdue.
The Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton is the only psychiatric facility in the nation that continues to use electric shock therapy on its patients. -
Massachusetts schools brace for rise in students' mental health needs
Pandemic isolation and anxiety are still very present in students, and many schools are bolstering staff to accommodate them -
'Safe storage' helps keep suicidal gun owners from using their weapons
Gun owners in psychiatric crisis can lower their risk of suicide by temporarily storing their guns at a gun store or with family or friends. But "safe storage" is easier in theory than practice. -
At Camp Erin, grieving kids don't move on. They move through
In addition to traditional camp activities, campers learn new ways to navigate the pain that comes with losing a loved one. -
Budget veto creates questions around future of Mass. youth suicide helpline
Around 1,700 people have messaged the Hey Sam text service for help since it launched last year. -
A mom owed nearly $102,000 for her son's stay in a state mental health hospital
Bridget Narsh's son, Mason, needed urgent help in January 2020, so she was offered the chance to send him to Central Regional Hospital, a state-run mental… -
Shortage of perinatal healthcare workers hurting underrepresented communities
The Moms Matter Act would help expand post-pregnancy care. -
A step-by-step guide to finding a therapist
Sometimes when we need it the most, therapy can feel out of reach. Tracking down a provider with availability who you like and can also afford is no easy… -
A mother's understanding of her son is transformed with a single phone call
This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone… -
How Calmer Choice teaches mindfulness in elementary schools
The Cape Cod-based program is aimed at building resilience and fostering compassion.
