Content Related to PTSD / Trauma

Podcast: Reducing the Impact of Dissociative Identity Disorder

Jenn talks to Dr. Milissa Kaufman about dissociative identity disorder and its misconceptions. They also talk about how it can be misinterpreted as other mental health conditions and discuss trauma’s impact on the condition, as well as ways to get loved ones help for the disorder. Milissa Kaufman...

Video: Lecture – Examining the Connections of PTSD and Cardiovascular Disease

Presented by Antonia V. Seligowski, PhD, McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease as compared to the general population. Individuals with PTSD are more likely to have myocardial infarction, stroke, and...

Investigators at McLean Receive Award To Test Xenon Gas as Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Researchers at McLean Hospital, in collaboration with Nobilis Therapeutics, have been awarded a grant to test a novel xenon gas-based treatment for opioid use disorder. Highlights McLean Hospital researchers have been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to test xenon gas to...

In the Media: French Catholic Church Abuse Report Highlights the Special Toll Faced by Boys

A Grand Rounds lecture by Dr. Matthew A. Robinson is referenced in an article about childhood sexual abuse.

In the Media: 9/11 Flashbacks, Traumatic Memories and Stress Impacting People on 20-Year Anniversary

“It’s important to help folks recognize that a trauma reaction or feeling unsafe in the context of an event that made a lot of folks feel unsafe is reasonable.” – Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia

Podcast: The Truth About Trauma

Jenn talks to Patricia Mangones, PMHNP-BC. They discuss the complexities of psychological trauma and PTSD, signs and symptoms of these conditions, and ways to help navigate emotionally traumatic experiences. Patricia Mangones, PMHNP-BC , is a nurse practitioner at McLean Hospital’s Hill Center for...

Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia Leads McLean’s New Culturally Informed Trauma Care Program

Psychiatrist Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD, has been recruited to lead McLean Hospital’s new Program for Culturally and Trauma-Informed Community Outreach. Moreland-Capuia, an expert in trauma-informed care , specializes in working with underserved populations. She moved from Oregon Health & Science...

McLean Launches Institute for Trauma-Informed Systems Change

On Tuesday, July 6, health care leaders, government officials, and journalists from across the U.S., Europe, and Africa joined Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD , for a virtual meet and greet to launch McLean Hospital’s new Institute for Trauma-Informed Systems Change . Moreland-Capuia, the institute’s...

In the Media: Dayton Families Sought for Study on Whether Trauma Can Be Inherited

“The results of this study will help us understand why some children are more vulnerable to developing mental and physical health problems, while others seem surprisingly resilient.” – Dr. Kerry J. Ressler

McLean Hospital Joins Partnership to Research Generational Trauma

McLean Hospital has partnered with the nonprofit arm of The Connor Group, a real estate investment firm, as well as the University of Dayton and Dayton Children’s Hospital, on a groundbreaking research project aimed at understanding the biological link between childhood hardships and mental...

In the Media: A Cure for Violence

“When something happens to you in the real world, how do you use your conscious mind and these skills that you learned to respond in a way that you’ll later be happy with and not one that you will regret?” – Dr. Kerry J. Ressler

New Study Uncovers Details Behind the Body’s Response to Stress

The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood. New research now details the interplay between proteins involved in controlling the body’s stress response and points to...

ISSTD Honors McLean Researchers and Colleagues With the Pierre Janet Award

A team of research collaborators at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital/Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging received the Pierre Janet Award from the International Society of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). This award is given to honor the best clinical...

Sherry R. Winternitz, MD, Receives the 2021 Cornelia B. Wilber Award

Sherry R. Winternitz, MD , has received the 2021 Cornelia B. Wilbur Award from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation in honor of her outstanding clinical contributions to the treatment of dissociative disorders. Story Highlights Winternitz has served as clinical director...

Video: Lecture – The Alfred Pope Award for Early Career Investigators 2021

Honoring Nathaniel G. Harnett, PhD , and Lauren A.M. Lebois, 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...

Advancing Trauma-Informed Systems Change Through Education and Research

McLean Hospital is collaborating with national and international experts to provide training aimed at fostering trauma-informed systems change. Led by Alisha Moreland-Capuia, MD , founder and director of McLean’s Institute for Trauma-Informed Systems Change, this team of educators is offering two...

In the Media: This Is America – Why We Need to Validate Each Other’s Pain

“When we think about historical trauma, especially for people of color, it has always been about ... invalidation.” – Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia

Video: Lecture – Brain Science and Treatment Course of Trauma-Related Disorders

Presented by Milissa L. Kaufman, MD, PhD , and Lauren A. M. Lebois, PhD , McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture McLean’s Milissa L. Kaufman, MD, PhD, and Lauren A. M. Lebois, PhD explore the symptoms, treatment approaches, and neurobiology associated with three common forms of trauma-related...

In the Media: The Internet Says ‘Check In on Your Black Friends.’ It’s More Complex Than That.

Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia and others present ways to support people of color who are experiencing racial trauma.

In the Media: Could Group Therapy Get a Boost From Psychedelics?

Dr. Robert C. Meisner and other experts comment on a new clinical trial that will use psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD.

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