McLean Hospital

09/03/2026

For a child struggling with anxiety, the back-to-school season can feel overwhelming.

McLean’s Anxiety Mastery Program (MAMP) provides evidence-based treatment that can make a meaningful difference for children whose anxiety makes it difficult to participate in school and other everyday activities. Your support makes progress possible. Please consider making a gift to McLean today to help children build confidence and thrive this school year and beyond: http://spklr.io/6185ErGPD

Thank you for bringing hope to children and their families!

09/02/2026

There are many misconceptions about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and it's more complex than a preference for wanting things to be a certain way.

"OCD thoughts are intrusive, repetitive, unwanted and don't match up with your values," says Maria G. Fraire, PhD, program director of the OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents (OCDI Jr.). "The rituals trick you into thinking they are helping, but they trap you in the cycle of OCD thoughts and shrink your world."

09/01/2026

We have relaunched our website to bring our 12 hospital sites into one place. You can still get care at your preferred Mass General Brigham location; it's just easier to find them online. This update creates a smoother, simpler experience for patients to find the care they need, where they need it. Learn more with the link in our bio.

08/20/2026

We have relaunched our website to bring our 12 hospital sites into one place. You can still get care at your preferred Mass General Brigham location; it's just easier to find them online. This update creates a smoother, simpler experience for patients to find the care they need, where they need it.

Learn more: www.massgeneralbrigham.org

08/19/2026

Each year, McLean Hospital helps shape the future of mental health by training more than 500 emerging leaders in psychiatry.

As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and a member of Mass General Brigham, McLean prepares the next generation of clinicians and researchers who will advance the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions.

08/06/2026

In the workplace, anxiety is often viewed as a barrier to productivity. However, experts suggest that not all anxiety is harmful.

Featured in TIME, David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program, explores four practical strategies for turning anxiety into a productive force by helping employees build confidence and adaptability.

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Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, business leaders and managers should help employees to use it constructively, writes David H. Rosmarin.

08/04/2026

McLean Hospital is proud to be ranked #2 in Psychiatry in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. At McLean Hospital, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of people and families affected by psychiatric illness. Thank you to our staff for your dedication to providing exceptional, compassionate, and specialized care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

07/31/2026

Many people living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have also experienced trauma, yet the connection between the two is often overlooked.

In this video with the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), David Alperovitz, PsyD, program director and training director at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, breaks down how trauma can impact OCD symptoms and highlights the importance of evidence-based care for those living with OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or both.

07/30/2026

When mental health challenges begin to impact daily life and relationships, finding the right level of care can make all the difference.

McLean Hospital offers a range of residential treatment programs designed to provide intensive support and evidence-based care to help adults and children move toward recovery. Programs such as Fernside, The Pavilion and 3East are among the specialized services available to meet people where they are in their mental health journey.

Recovery looks different for everyone, but no one has to navigate it alone. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6181EuTn7

07/29/2026

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