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We conduct research to better understand and serve families navigating mental health recovery.

12/10/2025

Join Dr. Julie M. McCarthy, PhD TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 10th from 7-8:30pm for a NAMI Cambridge/Middlesex presentation on:

"The Intersection of Substance Use & Psychosis"

Location: Cambridge Public Library Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Dr. McCarthy is a clinical psychologist in the McLean Hospital Division of Psychotic Disorders and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on improving care for individuals and families affected by psychosis and substance use, using community-engaged and telehealth approaches to reduce barriers and promote recovery. Dr. McCarthy is also a certified Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) therapist, supervisor, and trainer. She says, "CRAFT gives families the tools and confidence to try new ways of supporting their loved ones."

07/03/2025

Looking for ways to help a loved one with housing? The Crafting Support Project 2025 Family Webinars presents:

Navigating Housing Mental Health Recovery

🗓 Thursday, July 10th
⏰ 5-6 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

Join Danna Mauch, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jessica Larochelle, MS, Co-Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, from the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) to learn about:
✅ Housing options and resources available to those navigating mental health recovery
✅ Identifying ways to support a loved one seeking housing
✅ Live Q&A session with experts from MAMH

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/craftingsupportproject2025
Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link to sign up!

05/29/2025

Experiencing psychosis can be overwhelming and even debilitating, including challenges with completing work or school. With support from families, reintegration is possible. Check out these practical tips to support your loved one with psychosis as they consider transitioning back to work and/or school.

05/15/2025

Let's address the stigma around psychosis.

Too often, myths and misinformation create fear and misunderstanding. People experiencing psychosis are not dangerous or hopeless. They're individuals with unique experiences who deserve support, respect, and access to care.

Swipe through to debunk common myths and learn what you can do to support a more informed, compassionate approach to mental health.

05/08/2025

🎥 New CSP Webinar Recording Available! 🎥

Check out our April session: Practical Strategies for Families to Help Loved Ones Return to Work or School

This session shares actionable tips for families supporting loved ones returning to work or school after a mental health leave, plus a Q&A with Dr. Kim Mueser.

Topics include:
- Supported employment and serious mental illness
- Easing back into work/school
- Relapse prevention plans
- Helping loved ones who decline support
- Cognitive challenges, justice-involved individuals, and more

▶️ Watch April CSP Video Now:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD45UyFXCVnwm8yhdzCi6Hw/about

💻 Explore all CSP recordings from 2023–2025 on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/

05/01/2025

Looking for ways to help a loved one experiencing anxiety? The Crafting Support Project 2025 Family Webinars presents:

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

🗓 Thursday, May 8th
⏰ 5-6 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

Join Eli Lebowitz, PhD, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine, to learn about:
✅ Changing patterns of behavior that can reduce anxiety over time
✅ Empower a loved one experiencing anxiety
✅ Live Q&A session with an expert clinician

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/craftingsupportproject2025
Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link to sign up!

04/24/2025

Learn to Cope is a non-profit peer-led support network for families and friends dealing with addiction and recovery. With 27 chapters throughout Massachusetts, a chapter in Florida, and a private, online forum that supports over 12,000 registered members, they offer support groups in-person throughout Massachusetts and online, including Spanish-speaking families, siblings, and grief.

Learn more at learn2cope.org

04/17/2025

We all need help sometimes, and seeking help is not a one-size-fits-all process. Learn more about who could provide social support to you or a loved one, and how to start conversations when seeking support with advice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope/how-to-ask-for-help

04/07/2025

NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free online education program created for parents, caregivers, and family members of youth (22 and younger) experiencing mental health challenges.

It is available 24/7 and completely self-paced. This course offers you ways to learn how to:

1) Talk with your child about their mental health
2) Navigate the mental health, education, and justice systems
3) Advocate for your child’s needs
4) Handle crisis situations
5) Take care of yourself, too

This free program is filled with practical strategies!
Enroll here: https://basics.nami.org/

03/27/2025

Justin M. Shepherd, PhD is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston and Co-Director of the RESTORE Laboratory. Dr. Shepherd has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focused on substance use and the co-occurrence of psychopathology. He has charted a line of work focused on risk and protective factors of addictive behavior in relation to clinically relevant treatment and health-related outcomes. His work aims to elucidate malleable mechanistic factors (e.g., anxiety sensitivity, pain-related anxiety) that underlie relations between substance use and mental and physical health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on conducting empirical work among underserved and vulnerable populations.

He completed his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Houston, where he was the recipient of a Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award. Dr. Shepherd completed pre-doctoral clinical training at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and McLean OCD Institute in Houston, TX, as well as at McLean Hospital in the Division of Psychotic Disorders with Dr. Julie McCarthy. He completed his clinical psychology internship at the VA Boston Healthcare System.

03/20/2025

If you or a loved one are looking for an early psychosis program, learn more about how McLean OnTrack™ can help families navigate mania and psychosis with professional support.

For an overview of the program, please visit https://www.mcleanhospital.org/treatment/mclean-ontrack

03/13/2025

Looking for ways to support a loved one’s return to work or school? 💼📚 The Crafting Support Project 2025 Family Webinars presents:

Practical Strategies for Families to Help Loved Ones Return to Work or School

🗓 Thursday, April 10th
⏰ 5-6 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

Join Kim Mueser, PhD, Professor at Boston University, to learn about:
✅ Supported employment & how to access it
✅ Strategies to ease the transition back to work/school
✅ Live Q&A session with an expert clinician

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/craftingsupportproject2025
📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link to sign up!

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115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA
02478

Telephone

+16178553089

Website

https://rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/study/support_for_families, https://redcap.link/psychosis

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