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In the Media: Study – Checking Social Media Shows Possible Connection With Brain Chemistry Changes

Dr. Jacqueline Sperling offers feedback on a new study that identifies a possible connection between social media use and changes in brain chemistry in adolescents.

In the Media: Experts Discuss Supporting Teenage Mental Health at Harvard Ed School Panel

Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia joins a Harvard Graduate School of Education panel discussion examining the impact of social media on the mental health of young adults.

In the Media: New Study Reveals the Effect of Racism and Poverty on Children’s Brains

Watch Dr. Nathaniel G. Harnett discuss the research into the lasting effects of childhood trauma.

In the Media: MRIs Show Racism and Poverty May Alter Brain Development of Black Children, Study Says

New research from Dr. Nathaniel G. Harnett and team indicates how stressors can impact Black children and can lead to the development of mental health issues.

In the Media: MRI Scans Show That Racism and Poverty Are Likely To Alter Black Children’s Brains

Dr. Nathaniel G. Harnett and colleagues highlight the role structural racism may play in brain development and mental illness.

In the Media: Racial Disparities Can Affect Brain Development in Black Children, New Study Finds

Dr. Nathaniel G. Harnett and colleagues’ new study highlights the role structural racism may play in brain development and disparate rates of psychiatric disease among Black and white Americans.

In the Media: MRI Scans Reveal Disparate Impact of Poverty and Other ‘Toxic Stress’ on Brains of Black Children

Dr. Nathaniel Harnett and a team of McLean researchers issue a new study highlighting the role racism may play in brain development.

What Is Teen Cutting and Self-Injury?

Public understanding of self-injury or “cutting” in adolescents has grown in recent years. Many studies and media reports have called attention to this teen mental health concern, resulting in less confusion and ignorance. Despite this progress, many misconceptions about self-injury remain. For...

In the Media: Teenage Brains May Be Aging Faster Due to Stress From the Pandemic, Study Finds

Dr. R. Meredith Elkins discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of teenagers.

In the Media: The U.S. Needs Five Times as Many Child Psychiatrists

Dr. Jacqueline Sperling discusses the uptick in depression and anxiety rates in children.

In the Media: Via Commercialized Product, McLean Hospital Providers Aim To Expand Pediatric Mental Health Access

McLean and Mass General Brigham support a new virtual youth treatment program launched by two McLean-affiliated clinicians.

In the Media: Focus – How We Cope

Listen to Dr. Daniel P. Dickstein discuss how depression may look different in a child compared to an adult.

In the Media: Instride Health Raises $26M for Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Platform, Inks Deal With McLean Hospital

McLean Hospital offers support to a new virtual care program that addresses gaps in anxiety and OCD treatment for kids and teens.

In the Media: World Mental Health Day – Discussing the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Watch Dr. Blaise Aguirre discuss the challenges of getting mental health help for children and adolescents.

In the Media: Building ‘Bravery Muscles’ To Fight Rising Anxiety Among Kids

Dr. R. Meredith Elkins provides insight into the mental health crisis among children and teens.

In the Media: 4 Signs Your Child Could Have Borderline Personality Disorder, According to a Psychiatrist

Dr. Blaise Aguirre helps parents understand borderline personality disorder.

In the Media: For Many Children, COVID Has Brought Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Jacqueline Sperling discusses a new report indicating that depression and anxiety among children and teens escalated during the pandemic.

Refugee Mental Health: What You Need to Know

The percentage of children, adults, and older adults forced to leave their homes to avoid danger and death has steadily risen over the last several decades. While many are refugees—those forced to leave their home country—there are many more people who are internally displaced persons, or IDPs...

In the Media: Is Your Teen or Young Adult Child Depressed?

Dr. Caitlin M. Nevins offers tips for parents concerned about the mental health of their children.

In the Media: Talking to Children About Mass Shootings

Dr. Daniel P. Dickstein shares tips on speaking to children about mass shootings.

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