McLean Hospital

03/12/2026

Many adults discover they are autistic later in life—often after years of confusion or misdiagnosis.

Join this free session with Nora Friedman, MD, to explore what late-diagnosed autism looks like in adulthood and how individuals, clinicians, and families can offer meaningful support.

Register now:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/virtual/friedman-autism-adults

03/11/2026

If your role involves supporting others through difficult moments, your well-being matters too.

This free training with Steve Bisson, LMHC, gives insight on how to protect your mental health while continuing to show up with care and compassion.

Watch now!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/bisson-secondary-trauma

03/10/2026

While dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a gold standard treatment for conditions like borderline personality disorder, you don't need a diagnosis to benefit from DBT.

The skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation—are for anyone navigating life's hard moments.

Learn more in our complete guide:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/dbt

03/09/2026

What does it feel like to live with borderline personality disorder?

Find out when Courtney, a participant in Deconstructing Stigma’s storytelling program, helps us better understand what it is like to live with this often misunderstood diagnosis.

Register now:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/virtual/bpd-lived-experience-courtney

03/08/2026

Ready to learn something new? Our online trainings feature something for everyone, from patients and families to health care providers looking to sharpen their skills.

Register for free to join a live session or access our library on demand:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/upcoming-trainings

03/06/2026

In the Wake of Tragedy: Support Strategies for Families

In the aftermath of trauma, grief and fear ripple through communities. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

Keep Reading To Learn
- How to practice self-care following a traumatic event
- Advice on how to help children cope
- Signs that a person should seek professional help

https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/coping-tragedy

03/05/2026

McLean’s own Ipsit Vahia, MD, comments on the increase of screen time in older adults.

Folks over 65 are putting in a lot of screen time. In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that people 60 years and older spend more than half their daily leisure time in front of screens, mostly watching TV or videos. Since the pandemic, that screen time has increased. Is addiction on the rise? And....

03/04/2026

Available anytime—watch this free on-demand training with Marie Clouqueur, LICSW, for caregivers and providers to promote well-being and connection in later life.

https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/clouqueur-older-adults

03/03/2026

Autism Speaks, in collaboration with McLean Hospital, announced a groundbreaking initiative funded by Autism Speaks to adapt a nationally recognized dementia care model for autistic adults and their caregivers, and establish autism-friendly dementia care services within McLean’s Older Adult Mental Health Programs.

The project aims to ensure that aging autistic adults and their caregivers have access to coordinated autism-friendly care.

Click below to learn more:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/press-release/autism-speaks-and-mclean-hospital-launch-initiative-improve-dementia-care-autistic

03/02/2026

Treating addiction requires understanding its connection with mental health. This free 60-minute training equips providers, caregivers, and communities with tools for integrated care and support.

Watch now:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/iannucci-coexisting-addiction

02/28/2026

Join Mark Longsjo, LICSW, and Curtis Wittmann, MD, for this free 90-minute clinician training on su***de prevention and safety planning.

Learn to recognize risk, distinguish acute from chronic presentation, build collaborative safety plans, and strengthen your confidence through real-world strategies.

Sign up now!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/virtual/su***de-course-approaches-longsjo-wittmann

02/27/2026

Mania can look like many things—but getting it right matters. Join this live, 60-minute training with Kelly Scanlon, LICSW, to explore how a better understanding can improve care.

Virtual – Friday, March 13 @ 11am-12pm ET

Register now—it's free!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/virtual/scanlon-mania