McLean Hospital

McLean Hospital McLean Hospital provides help to patients and families impacted by mental illness with compassion, collaboration, and innovative treatments.
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At McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, our staff, faculty, students, volunteers and supporters are dedicated to improving the lives of people and families affected by psychiatric illness. As the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School, McLean has been meeting the needs of individuals and families with psychiatric illness since our founding in 1811. We are here to help you.

Supporting a teen with intense emotions requires more than patience—it requires understanding.This on-demand session exp...
04/27/2026

Supporting a teen with intense emotions requires more than patience—it requires understanding.

This on-demand session explores how borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects adolescents and what helps teens feel validated rather than judged. Dr. Wendy P. Bamatter shares evidence-based strategies that support emotional regulation and healthier relationships.

Watch for free anytime and gain tools you can apply right away!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/bamatter-bpd-teens

In honor of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, we’re highlighting an often unspoken experience: Autism is not only diag...
04/22/2026

In honor of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, we’re highlighting an often unspoken experience: Autism is not only diagnosed in children, but often in adults, too.

Learn why autism is sometimes diagnosed in midlife, how it can present differently in adults than in children, and the mental health considerations that frequently accompany late diagnosis.

Register now for the free training:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/virtual/friedman-autism-adults

Real Stories, Real Strength: Veterans’ Voices on Mental HealthBy its very nature, military service can be difficult. Ser...
04/21/2026

Real Stories, Real Strength: Veterans’ Voices on Mental Health

By its very nature, military service can be difficult. Service members have lived through challenging experiences. They are trained to be tough, and asking for help can be hard.

When veterans speak openly about their mental health journeys, they offer hope and connection to others navigating similar paths.

Start learning from veterans’ stories:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/stories-veteran-mh

Borderline personality disorder in adolescents is often misunderstood, leading to confusion, fear, or delayed support.Jo...
04/17/2026

Borderline personality disorder in adolescents is often misunderstood, leading to confusion, fear, or delayed support.

Join this free training with Wendy P. Bamatter, PhD, to learn how BPD presents in adolescents and how supportive adults can respond with clarity and compassion.

Register now!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/virtual/bamatter-bpd-teens

Growing up isn’t easy. Teens face stress, strong emotions, and endless curiosity - and sometimes turn to alcohol to cope...
04/15/2026

Growing up isn’t easy. Teens face stress, strong emotions, and endless curiosity - and sometimes turn to alcohol to cope or escape boredom.

This Alcohol Awareness Month, remember: Addiction isn’t a sign of weakness or moral failing. It’s a health issue that responds to understanding, early support, and the right care.

Take Action Against Teen Addiction
https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/teen-addiction

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month!With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), nearly a...
04/09/2026

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month!

With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), nearly all of us know someone touched by autism.

Click below to access our free guide, written to help parents, caregivers, and educators better understand the signs, diagnostic process, and strategies for support.

https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/children-teens-autism

This Alcohol Awareness Month, we want to emphasize that while addiction touches millions of lives, stigma and misunderst...
04/07/2026

This Alcohol Awareness Month, we want to emphasize that while addiction touches millions of lives, stigma and misunderstanding too often stand in the way of real healing.

Education, honest conversations, and lived experience are changing that.

Explore our in-depth guides, trainings and real recovery stories below!

https://deconstructingstigma.org/addiction

We’re excited to announce that McLean will have several speakers at this year’s annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depres...
04/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that McLean will have several speakers at this year’s annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America!

If you are attending the ADAA meeting, please make sure to check out their talks and then swing by and see the McLean team at booth 502.

Featured Speakers:

Courtney Beard, PhD - From Lab to Real World: Development of a Smartphone-Delivered Interpretation Bias Intervention for Anxiety

Sara Haddadi, LCSW - Adapting Exposure Therapy for Complex Youth With Emotion Dysregulation: Programmatic and Clinical Perspectives

Abigail Stark, PhD - Adapting Exposure Therapy for Complex Youth With Emotion Dysregulation: Programmatic and Clinical Perspectives

Ipsit Vahia, MD - 2026 Health Innovator: The Gentle Art and Subtle Science of Digital Health for Older Adults

See you in Chicago!

Unchecked stress can impact your health, relationships, and peace of mind. The good news? It’s manageable.Click below to...
03/31/2026

Unchecked stress can impact your health, relationships, and peace of mind. The good news? It’s manageable.

Click below to read our free guide and learn:
- The truth about stress
- How to recognize if you are stressed
- How to successfully manage stress

https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/stress

Missed the live event? Watch this free, on-demand conversation with Kelly Scanlon, LICSW, unpacking how mania is often m...
03/30/2026

Missed the live event? Watch this free, on-demand conversation with Kelly Scanlon, LICSW, unpacking how mania is often misunderstood and mistaken for other conditions like trauma, ADHD, or personality disorders.

Watch now: https://deconstructingstigma.org/library/scanlon-mania

Relationships should enrich our lives, not harm them.Domestic violence often goes unnoticed or unaddressed, affecting su...
03/28/2026

Relationships should enrich our lives, not harm them.

Domestic violence often goes unnoticed or unaddressed, affecting survivors physically and mentally.

But its effects are preventable, and we can all help ensure relationships are healthy, respectful, and nonviolent.

Read our guide:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/domestic-violence

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Our staff, faculty, students, and volunteers have been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness since 1811. We are the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and our innovative treatments, based on the latest research, have proven time and again to help affected individuals take control of their lives.