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As Nathaniel learned when he was a teenager scrubbing his hands at 4am, his fears associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) weren’t realistic. But in the moment, it didn’t matter, because it felt like his brain was turning against him. As...

Presented by Bruce E. Wampold, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison – The Alfred Stanton Lecture During this talk, Wampold defines the three components of healing. “Natural effects,” such as the immune system and other bodily mechanisms for...

What is borderline personality disorder? How do you recognize the signs and symptoms of BPD? McLean’s Dr. Lois Choi-Kain answers common questions to help us better understand this disorder. What Is BPD? Borderline personality disorder is a problem of...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is more than being fixated on one part of your image; the preoccupation on seemingly small aspects of your appearance can be crippling. The insecurity over flaws, visible or not, can lead to serious emotional distress...

Sleep is as essential to our health as eating, drinking, and breathing. Though many of us are sleep-deprived, those of us with mental health conditions are more likely to feel the impact of less sleep—and sleep problems tend to affect upwards of 80%...

Grieving is a normal and healthy part of loss. Expression of grief varies by person and can impact thoughts, feeling, and even relationships and sense of identity. However, not all grief is healthy and can impact the rest of the coping process. At...

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...

What is substance misuse? What are the characteristics of substance use disorders? What are the most common addictions? Shelly F. Greenfield, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and director of the Alcohol, Drug, and Addiction Clinical and Health...