Videos

Presented by Join Timothy W. Fong, MD, UCLA – Visiting Scholar Series Lecture

Everyone wants to be seen and heard. Validation, at its core, is a way of letting someone we care for know that we understand them, and in turn, can strengthen our connection with our loved ones. Validating the thoughts and feelings of kids and...

Presented by Blaise Aguirre, MD, McLean Hospital – McLean Forum Lecture Grand Rounds lecture on May 5, 2022

To some, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is associated with treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. However, the strategies used in ACT can be beneficial for folks with depression, anxiety, substance use, and other conditions. In fact...

Presented by David C. Henderson, MD, Boston Medical Center – Visiting Scholar Series Lecture

To some, music may just be “background noise,” but to others, music can be a lifeline. Music often is used as an outlet for kids and teens, whether it’s being played on a device or played on an instrument. Adolescents often use it to address what...

Presented by award recipient David Y. Lee, PhD, McLean Hospital, and co-presenter Scott E. Lukas, PhD, McLean Hospital – Jack H. Mendelson Memorial Research Award

Stress is a common thing for all of us to experience daily. However, if we’re unable to cope with disturbing events or have a strong response to extreme stress, it’s often considered trauma. It’s completely normal to feel affected by a traumatic...