William James College in The News

Each year, the press has taken an interest in some of the major events at William James College and seek out members of our community to comment on important clinical and legislative issues. Here are a few examples:

March 2019
The question everyone’s asking about the parents in ‘Leaving Neverland’
January 2019
Social media offers ‘no escape’ for bullying victims
Behavioral health needs investment in workforce development
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2018
December 2018
If you want better relationships in 2019, do these 6 things
Pressures of success can ripen chances of mental health issues
Approaching the Opioid Crisis as a Mental Health Problem
September 2018
Redefining the Aftermath of Suicide
August 2018
William James College Hires Andre Ravenelle
Ravenelle, ex-Fitchburg schools superintendent, takes job with Teachers21
Addressing mental health issues critical to boosting academic success
Agreement allows internships in Institute of Neurosciences
July 2018
JP’s Husband & Wife Reverends Receive Honorary Degrees from William James College
William James College acquires Teachers21: Aims to make schools a better place for students
Red flag bill: Mass. Governor Charlie Baker signs extreme risk gun bill
June 2018
Ray Hammond and Gloria White-Hammond Receive Honorary Degrees
Walpole Resident Ethan Pollack, Ph.D. Receives Honorary Degree
Brookline Resident Benaree Wiley Receives Honorary Degree
What President Trump should have said about the opioid crisis
May 2018
Benaree Wiley to Speak at William James College 38th Commencement
Training Vets to Treat Vets on WBUR May 28, 2018
Training Vets to Treat Vets on NBC Boston
Training Veterans to Treat Veterans on NECN's The Take with Sue O'Connell
Teenagers, adults dangerously addicted to cellphones, says study
William James College to Host "Poto Mitan" Conference
William James College Partners with Teachers21
WJC to Host Mental Health Matters Fundraiser
April 2018
Federally Funded Research and Gun Violence
William James College and Urban College of Boston Reach Agreement
In law and language, gun control talk raises red flags
Why a public health approach is the approach to gun violence
Helping to manage fear and anxiety
William James College hosted the 2018 Annual Lucero 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 8
March 2018
As Suicides Surge, so do efforts to prevent them
Let's swim upstream for our kids and their mental health
February 2018
Leveling the Mental Health Counseling Racial Playing Field
Mental Illness and Communities of Color
William James College Announces New Sonya Kurzweil Grant Program
Rethinking Fear
January 2018
Traffickers have many ways to keep victims hidden in plain sight
William James College to Participate in Community Action Partners
2017
December 2017
Could tragedies like Sandy Hook be prevented?
Online learning can ease economic inequality
Men who are sexually assaulted face struggles tied to ideas of masculinity
November 2017
The Trump administration ending a temporary residency permit program affecting thousands of Haitians
Training our Vets to Treat our Vets
William James College Hires Paul Block
William James College and Quincy College Reach Agreement
Psychologist Management Jobs are Highest Paid
October 2017
William James College to Host Conference Focusing on Opioid Addiction and Brain Injuries
Sexual Assault and Breaking Silence
Some Thoughts on National Coming Out Day
September 2017
Teenagers Postponing Adulthood
Undocumented Youth Cope With Loss Of Hope After DACA Is Rescinded
August 2017
Tips for Parents to Help Their Kids Return to School
Mental Health Volunteers Needed in Harvey Aftermath
July 2017
Overseas college partners with locals to tackle suicide in Region 2
Guyana Foundation workshops on mental health and empowerment
Words from the experienced
How to Talk to a Vet
Teen’s viral Facebook post could be useful to therapists
Study: Military with mental issues discharged for misconduct
June 2017
Reflections on LGBTQ Rights
Not All Veterans Have PTSD
Covino: Mental health care takes to streets
New Psychology and Human Services Program Launched at William James College
Chuck Norris Sees a New Way to Look at PTSD
Seriously now, what’s so traumatic about turning 40?
Push for prescribing privileges fizzles in Vermont
May 2017
The Time Is Now to Talk Workforce Development
U.S. college teaches veterans to heal each others' mental wounds
Second Chance Kids
Treating Addiction by Overcoming Stigma
‘13 Reasons Why’ sparks concerns among school officials, prompts warnings
For new mom in new place, connecting is key
April 2017
Who’s speaking at this year’s local college commencements?
Facebook murder an act of random killing by deranged person
NAMI Mass CEOs Against Stigma
Organizations step up to support mental health services in Concord
Franklin schools exploring “social-emotional learning” partnership
March 2017
William James College Rebranding
N-Squared District Closes in on Fundraising Goal
State Rep. Cantwell recognized for suicide prevention work
Study: Lying with the truth is risky
February 2017
Election 2017: Board of Health - Robert Anthony
Beyond the Bars of Hopelessness: How We Can Revive Parole
William James College Awards Honorary Degree to Augustus A. White III
Boston Children's Museum receives donation for 'PlaySpace'
Anxiety top mental-health issue for students
Nine overseas Chinese groups to celebrate the lantern riddles
Philanthropic Gift Will Lead to the Renovation of Boston Children’s Museum’s PlaySpace Exhibit
Film Screening and Sponsor Workshops Showcasing Contemporary Taiwanese Culture
William James College announces availability of scholarships
January 2017
Veterans: Consider using your GI Bill for a psychology degree
This American Family Has Been Saving Refugees Since the Holocaust Until Trump Stopped Them
Next status hearing for Tyler Hadley set for May 26
The Children Left Behind
How Our Little White Lies Helped Lead To A Post-Truth Era
Facing the Holidays After Losing a Loved One
Retraining Your Brain With a Zap
2016
December 2016
Names and Faces: Here and there
William James College announces scholarships
Local Temples, Agencies, Resettling Syrian Refugees
9 Ways To Survive The Holidays When You're Alone
Robert Kraft Donation Helps Form Multicultural & Veterans Mental Health Scholarship Fund
November 2016
Tension at the Table: Thanksgiving and Politics
William James College Launches SageMind, an Aging Intervention Program
New academy graduate program aims to diversify MH workforce
Living in a Material World
Cops Needed Backup
The Shocking Reason Why Siblings Squabble Over Inheritance And How To Prevent It
William James College Launches Black Mental Health Graduate Academy
Therapists see rise in election related anxiety
How to Deal with Election Day Stress
A hands-on lesson in how to help veterans
October 2016
Medical marijuana law made sense, but we’re not ready to widen it to recreational use
County suicide prevention service expands to Plymouth
September 2016
Do You Have Voter Stress Disorder
WJC School Psychology PsyD Program Received Accreditation from the American Psychological Association
August 2016
William James College Graduate Received Proclamation from Lawrence Mayor
Use of applied behavior analysis on the rise
William James College Receives Graduate Psychology Education Grant of $1,016,569 from U.S. Health Resources and Services
July 2016
How Marty Walsh’s DNC Speech Could Help the Recovery Community
A homegrown hero
People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Deserve More Access To Massachusetts Health Care Services
New Rules Expand Treatment Options
Integrating ABA into Practice: Addressing the Misconceptions
How to Find the Right Therapy for You
June 2016
Tips for Talking to Your Kids about the Orlando Shooting
GHS Alum Wins School Psychologist of the Year
William James College School PsyD Student Tari Selig Named New Hampshire School Psychologist of the Year
People on the Move
William James College Hires Ronald Lee as Director, Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
Achieving Excellence Through Diversity
Why We Need a More Diverse Mental Healthcare System
May 2016
Study: 50 Percent of Teens Addicted to Mobile Devices
Ease path for psychology interns to help fill students’ mental health needs
Bedford, Cambridge and Newton Patch: William James College to Celebrate Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health at 2016 Annual Gala
April 2016
Opioid-Affected Families are Learning to Cope
Newton Patch: William James College Holds its Annual Lucero Memorial 5K in Newton
Psychologists Call Treatment of Narcissism a ‘Herculean Task’
March 2016
Dr. Jessie Gaeta's interview on Boston Public Radio
MSPP Name Change Honors Pioneer in Psychology
February 2016
Organización Hace la Diferencia en Vida de Ex Adictos
Advocacy policy and law on abortion, execution and juvenile life without parole
The Costs of Not Caring: How to Fix Our Broken Mental Health Care System
January 2016
William James College Pays $18M for Office Building
New England Development Sells Newton Office Building To College
Newton Patch: William James College Completes Purchase of One Wells Avenue in Newton
citybizlist: William James College Completes Purchase of One Wells Avenue in Newton
2015
October 2015
Mental Competency still a murky concept
Threads of racial bias may be entangled in computer models for child protection
Oregon Shooting
September 2015
How Autumn Leaves Color Our Inner Lives
Mental-Health Apps Make Inroads With Consumers and Therapists
August 2015
7 Minutes That Set a Child’s Course for Tragedy
Psychologists and Torture: We Need Root-and-Branch Reform
June 2015
Seeing ‘Citizen Kane’ Again Now That I’m Older
May 2015
Psychology college seeks profile lift with name change
Lynn Community Health Center honored
How to Handle Violence in Video Games
Actor Joey ‘Pants’ Pantoliano discusses mental illness
Opinion: Why Gut A Program That Truly Helps New Mothers?
Lynn Community Health Center to Receive Recognition at MSPP Annual Gala on May 7, 2015
April 2015
LCHC to Receive Recognition at MSPP Gala
4-Month-Old Development: Cognitive Milestones From 4 to 7 Months
Tsarnaev trial helps heal a violent world by Richard Mollica
How Can Veterans Help Other Veterans Transition Back Into Society
Addressing Your Child's Bad Behavior
MSPP to Host DSM-5 and Cultural Formulation Conference
TADS: Erasing stigma one day at a time
March 2015
Is Your Child Not Making Friends? Tips for Socializing Shy Kids
7 At-Home Date Night Ideas to Bring Some Spark Into Your Relationship
Cost vs. Reward of a Psychologist Education
Interface hotline offers help for depression
February 2015
Kevlar for the Mind: Helping professions for veterans
New Name Underscores Commitment To Diversity
January 2015
For Haitians, psychic toll of 2010 earthquake cries out for care
Hope links Haiti, Boston 5 years after quake
Family remembers daughter lost in Haiti earthquake on 5th anniversary of her death
2014
December 2014
Family New Year's resolutions: When kids are involved, balance is key
Stress-Busting During The Christmas Rush
Heal Your Mind: Find the best treatment for what's troubling you, plus how to make it actually affordable
November 2014
Know the Facts: Seasonal Affective Disorder
6 Ways to Tame Materialism in Kids
Why You Should Celebrate the "Little Victories" of Parenting
The red hot business of divorce celebration
Silent Wars: Helping Vets Fight Mental Health Battles At Home
Program Prepares Vets for Careers in Mental Health
October 2014
Psychology School Lands $715,000 Federal Grant for Intern Program
How to Address Ebola with your Kids
Respite in Omaha
MSPP Hosts Summer Immersion Presentation
September 2014
MSPP Held 13th Annual Lucero Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Newton
How Can Military Families Cope with Deployment of Loved Ones
Por Que Deberias Tener un Hobby Creativo
August 2014
A Window into Mental Health, Social Media Can't Sub for Human Link
When 'Super Mom' is super sad: Pressures haunt new parents
How to Deal With the Stress of Debt
Back to School: Stress Prevention Tips. New school year can often mean new obstacles for your student.
How to Find a Social Life After the Death of a Spouse
Why Robin Williams' Passing Is a Reminder to Bring Mental Illness Into the Spotlight
11 Ways Not to Feel Old
Interview with Nadja Reilly about childhood depression
Constant Challenges, No Certainties for New CEOs at Market Basket
Why Parents Need to Communicate with Teachers
Democrat Martha Coakley lands new union endorsements in race to become governor of Massachusetts
July 2014
Market Basket controversy impact on emotions
Personal touches won loyalty at Market Basket
ViewPoint: Our gubernatorial candidates should not be alone in addressing mental health
Interview with Robin Deutsch about Abigail Hernandez
Independence Day can be a difficult time for veterans with PTSD
Divorce Can Impact Children's Weight
Organizational psychology cited as 'fast growing' job
June 2014
School counselor pitches counseling referral service
Gubernatorial candidates sound off on mental health
Gubernatorial candidates debate issues in mental health-focused forum
To MA Gubernatorial Candidates on Mental Health: What About Children?
Lessons from Santa Barbara: Why We Need a Long-Term Approach to Ending Violence
May 2014
Local Organization Helps Veterans Return to Civilian Life
Professional Psychology School Honors Newton's Michael Jellinek
New Hire: Dr. Stacey Lambert
Overcoming Cultural Stigmas About Mental Illness And Barriers To Treatment
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology awards Dr. Michael S. Jellinek at 40th Anniversary Gala
MSPP awards Brookline Community Mental Health Center at 40th Anniversary Gala
February 2014
A look at the profession: then and now
January 2014
A Psychology Degree Can Take You Places

In the News

Read about our name change from Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) to William James College in the New England Psychologist.

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