NPR met with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to talk about his priorities for this term, including mental health.
About us
At the heart of McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is a mission to help those impacted by mental health through treatment, research, and public and professional education. In treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and addiction, our entire organization is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families with innovative treatments based on the latest research. Our staff, faculty, students, volunteers, and supporters are helping create the future of mental health research, diagnosis, and treatment based around collaboration and individual care plans that empower patients beyond their treatment. As a major teaching facility of Harvard Medical School, McLean maintains the largest research program of any private psychiatric hospital in the United States.
- Website
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https://www.mcleanhospital.org
External link for McLean Hospital
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Belmont, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1811
- Specialties
- Mental Health Care, Psychiatric Research, Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Dissociative Disorders & Trauma, Eating Disorders Treatment, Geriatric Psychiatry, Bipolar & Psychotic Disorders, First Episodes, and Borderline Personality Disorder
Locations
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Primary
115 Mill St.
Belmont, MA 02478, US
Employees at McLean Hospital
Updates
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Join this dynamic online course, Heroes of Hope: Championing Suicide Prevention Together, a FREE course for health care professionals, educators, and parents. We’ll explore the vital importance of proactive suicide prevention with practical strategies to identify warning signs, provide immediate support, understand successful treatment, and respond effectively in your communities and workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field or this topic, our goal is for you to leave this highly interactive course with the knowledge and confidence to make a significant impact. Join us on this journey to becoming a beacon of hope and change, and let’s make a real difference together! https://lnkd.in/eHYVw58Z
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Dr. Fairlee Fabrett discusses the unique factors as to why Latinx teens may not seek mental health help, offers ways to help combat the stigma around mental health in the Latinx community, and answers audience questions about how we can help members of the community be seen, heard, and understood. https://lnkd.in/empRHU5f
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As the Olympics approach at the end of the month, a lot of us are thinking about the elite athletes competing and their physical abilities. However, these athletes go through a lot mentally, too. https://lnkd.in/enriGS7R
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Join us for this comprehensive two-day conference on September 20 and 21, 2024 that delves into the multifaceted world of dissociative identity disorder (DID), a complex and often misunderstood psychiatric condition. This course is designed for mental health professionals who are seeking to deepen their understanding of DID, a diagnosis that has sparked controversy and debate in the psychiatric community. Our program offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the historical evolution of DID, gain insights into the current diagnostic criteria, and look ahead at the future of treatment and research in the field. Register now to be a part of this groundbreaking event and take a step forward in your professional journey toward understanding and effectively treating dissociative identity disorder. https://lnkd.in/eq7hmkvm
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Even if things in your life are going well, it is common to feel "stuck in a rut" and lose some of the joy you initially felt. NPR offers some tips to bring that joy back into your life.
Stuck in a rut? How to appreciate your life again, according to science
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McLean's own David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, explains how anxiety works and why it’s unhelpful to fight it, explores the lessons we can draw from evidence-based anxiety treatments, and answers questions about using anxious feelings to build resilience. https://lnkd.in/eapsvG6E
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McLean’s Dr. Julie Brody Magid explains how cognitive tests evaluate various functions and offers advice to maintain brain health.
Should aging politicians take cognitive tests? — Harvard Gazette
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While mental health challenges impact people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, research suggests that members of the LGBTQ+ community face these challenges at higher rates than heterosexual and cisgender individuals—likely due to stigma and barriers to treatment. Jeff Day, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CNEcl, breaks down the most prevalent mental health challenges facing those who identify as LGBTQ+ and shares tips for supporting someone in this community. https://lnkd.in/eprs6ncq