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Welcome to UMass MIND! Follow our page to stay up to date on all our projects: linktr.ee/UmassMIND

The UMass MIND Clinical and Research Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), Department of Psychiatry, aims to elucidate the etiology of each facet of the triple jeopardy (devastating mental illness, medical co-morbidity, and substance use), and possibly shared pathophysiological pathways and mechanisms among these three conditions. The goal of our research is to develop innovative intervention strategies combining pharmacological and psychosocial approaches to treat schizophrenia symptoms, medical co-morbidity and substance use, and ultimately to improve the quality of life in this patient population. The Community Intervention Program (CIP) is an integral part of UMass MIND, whose mission is to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals living with a serious mental illness via meaningful community engagement. The CIP program features five modules: Healthy Living; Arts & Music; Early Detection & Intervention; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; and Community Education & Support.

04/06/2026

📚✨ Today we are highlighting a powerful piece of literature from Andrew Solomon, titled The Noonday Demon. In highlighting depression as a human experience rather than an illness, Solomon's book reveals insights about depressive disorders and the science and stigma surrounding them.

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03/19/2026

Wrapping up our Gardening Program with full hearts 🌱
As we reflect on this journey of growth, we at UMass Mind would like to give our thanks to our participants, interns, medical students, and to our incredible partners and ! With exciting future plans for the pilot gardening program, we thank our community for helping us grow something beautiful 🪴

03/10/2026

Serious Mental Illness (SMI) affects millions of individuals which includes even public figures we see through our phones everyday. Today we are celebrating these five celebrities, who by sharing their own experiences, are breaking stigma surrounding mental health and reminding us that it doesn't define who you can become 🧠✨

03/04/2026

Individuals living with SMI face many health disparities including shorter life expectancies, higher rates of cardiometabolic diseases, and limited awareness of health risks. With our new education and prevention program, Weighing the Risks, Umass Mind strives to bridge this gap! Earlier in January, we held an event in partnership with Community Healthlink and had great turnout 🙌🏻. Thank you to our partner, Community Healthlink, and to our medical students and interns who made this event possible!

02/10/2026

Is it possible to utilize digital tools in the treatment of Schizophrenia? Experts say that is certainly on its way with VR-based CBT, avatar therapy, and even apps showing promise in supporting psychiatric treatments. At UMass Mind, we are working on an observational study to evaluate the application of a new digital therapeutic app, CT-155 in the treatment of negative symptoms! Although challenges still remain around effectiveness of digital tools and other ethical concerns, these approaches highlight the bright future of psychiatric care.

02/05/2026

Today we are proud to highlight the Screening and Treatment of Early Psychosis (STEP) Clinic, which is the only university-affiliated, academically oriented specialty early psychosis clinic in Central Massachusetts! Led by our director, Dr. Fan, the STEP clinic provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for individual experiencing early psychosis.

01/22/2026

We are super excited to share that our Gardening Program 🌿 has just started at on January 5th! Under our Community Intervention Program (CIP), the Gardening Program aims to highlight the mental health benefits from spending time in nature. The program will last for six weeks and participants have the opportunity to engage in and practice different facets of gardening each week!

To learn more about what we do in our Community Intervention Program (CIP) and to read about other intervention programs, click the link in our bio!

01/16/2026

As a final goodbye to 2025 👋, we are highlighting some of the events UMass Mind hosted as part of our Community-Intervention Program (CIP). From speaking with aspiring psychiatrists at the UMass Chan Medical School PsychSIGN student meeting, to getting our Weighing the Risks project up and running at the , we've had a year full of progress and community! We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and interest from our community partners (including you 🫵)!

To stay up to date with UMass Mind events, click the link in our bio!

12/02/2025

Let's talk about mental health 💚. It's easy to get caught up in misinformation but it is also easy to take steps to inform yourself and the people around you! Comment below 👇 what is one misconception you've unlearned?

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from UMass Mind! We are incredibly grateful for our network and community and are sending our well wishes to you and your family!

10/28/2025

As the month of October comes to a close, it's important to look back on what this month stood for in our communities. October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and it's an important time to spread awareness about the signs of depression and share resources for those who might need them. Check out some of the resources available on the last slide!

10/23/2025

UMass Mind is extremely excited to share one of our latest publications! In this latest study, Dr. Fan and colleagues explore Brexpiprazole, a newly approved antipsychotic medication, as a treatment that can address co-occurring substance use disorder in SMI patients. The findings highlight the promising potential of Brexpiprazole as a big step towards providing more comprehensive care for the SMI community. The full publication is now available online at https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/brexpiprazole-co-occurring-schizophrenia-substance-use-disorder-randomized-controlled-trial/!

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