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Video: Lecture – Examining the Active Ingredients of Depression Treatment for Adolescents

Presented by Christian A. Webb, PhD , McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture Psychotherapies, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), have been shown to be effective at improving depressive symptoms in adolescents. However, the mechanisms through which depressed teens improve—and why many do not...

In the Media: How Ecstasy and Psilocybin Are Shaking Up Psychiatry

Experts, including Dr. Bertha K. Madras, discuss research into the use of psychedelics for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In the Media: Electroconvulsive Therapy Effective for Depressed Patients With, Without Comorbid BPD

In a recent paper, Dr. Agustin G. Yip and colleagues argue that acute course ECT can benefit patients with depression with or without co-occurring borderline personality disorder.

In the Media: Alcohol Use on the Rise as Pandemic Continues Into Holiday Season

“Drinking can lead to more depression and anxiety, which when you’re trying to cope with anxiety, it’s really not a helpful coping mechanism.” – Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman

In the Media: Brandon Marshall Tries to Break the Stigma of Mental Illness

Brandon Marshall, former NFL wide receiver, talks about his mental health advocacy work and how treatment at McLean Hospital helped him deal with isolation and depression.

In the Media: Social Media or Social Exclusion – An Interview With Dr. Sperling

Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, discusses the link between social media and poor sleep, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem among teens.

In the Media: Mental Toll of Coronavirus Pandemic, Politics and Holidays Piling Up, Overwhelming Patients and Therapists

“We are seeing a most extreme mental health surge with a lot of anxiety and depression, I think in general people are feeling frayed.” – Dr. Gillian C. Galen

In the Media: 7 Things Everyone Should Know About Depression

Dr. Ipsit Vahia examines the symptoms of depression in older adults.

In the Media: A COVID Winter Looms for Those With Seasonal Affective Disorder

“There is already evidence that there is more depression in this time of the pandemic, and I expect that to continue through the winter.” – Dr. Richard S. Schwartz

In the Media: What Causes Depression? What You Believe Matters

Dr. Courtney Beard discusses new research that highlights the downsides of emphasizing solely biological and genetic explanations of mental illness.

In the Media: Esketamine Effective and Costly Treating Treatment-Resistant Depression

Dr. Eric L. Ross and collaborators examine the cost-effectiveness of esketamine, a novel intranasally dosed antidepressant for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

In the Media: Ketamine for Depression Still Too Expensive for Widespread Use

Research by Dr. Eric L. Ross finds that esketamine, a nasal spray to treat severe depression, is currently too expensive for widespread use.

In the Media: Ketamine – The Good, The Bad, The Future of Treating Depression?

Listen to Dr. Robert C. Meisner on the use of ketamine to treat depression.

Study Examines the Cost-Effectiveness of Esketamine

A paper authored by researchers from McLean Hospital examines the feasibility of esketamine, a nasal spray to treat severe depression. Titled “Cost-Effectiveness of Esketamine Nasal Spray for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression in the United States,” the paper was published on July 7 in...

In the Media: San Diego VA Moves Suicidal Veterans Off ‘Life-Saving Treatment,’ Against Doctor’s Pleas

Robert C. Meisner, MD, from McLean’s Ketamine Service, discusses ketamine response rates and the need for more options for treating depression.

Video: Lecture – The Alfred Pope Award for Early Career Investigators 2020

Honoring Maria Ironside, DPhil, and Bin Song, PhD , McLean Hospital – The Alfred Pope Award for Early Career Investigators Each year, McLean Hospital recognizes young researchers with the Alfred Pope Award for Early Career Investigators. The honor is named for one of the hospital’s most...

Philanthropy Bolsters Research Into Teen Depression

How do you predict which teenagers will develop clinical depression ? Can you use brain activity, mood or behavior patterns, and other information? Are there targeted prevention strategies that could stop a vulnerable young person from plunging into depression? And for teenagers who are currently...

Video: Deconstructing Stigma – Leonard

As a participant in McLean’s Deconstructing Stigma campaign, Leonard tells his story of his struggles with mental health and how his former career in medicine has changed. Read more about Leonard’s story . About Deconstructing Stigma Deconstructing Stigma: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health is a...

The Pavilion: Providing Transformative Mental Health Care for 20 Years

More than 20 years ago, McLean Hospital launched a unique residential program focused on helping patients get a clearer picture of their mental health. This self-pay service, The Pavilion , continues to provide unparalleled diagnostic care today. When its doors were opened in November 1999, The...

Video: Elizabeth’s Journey to Recovery

Elizabeth struggled with her mental health until a friend suggested The Pavilion. Watch Elizabeth share her mental health story and how her time as a patient at The Pavilion helped her on her journey to recovery.

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