Eating Disorders Expert Hopeful for Patients’ Recovery...
The co-director of Mass General’s Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program says recovery is possible for people struggling with anorexia, even after many years.
Center for Bipolar Disorder Has Global Reach...
The Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation at Mass General seeks to advance treatment by creating a global epicenter for research, education and outreach.
Meditation Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety...
Brain imaging data shows that regularly practicing meditation can reduce activity in the part of the brain involved with stress and anxiety in as little as eight weeks.
ADHD Care May Reduce Substance Use Disorder...
A Mass General researcher finds that the earlier children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive treatment, the less likely they are to use marijuana or develop a substance use disorder.
Researcher Studies Dementia-Mental Illness Links...
Jennifer Gatchel MD, PhD, a Mass General researcher, is investigating the connections between mental illness and cognitive decline in aging populations.
Cocoanut Grove Fire Spurred Burn Care Innovation...
Seventy-five years ago, the largest nightclub fire in U.S. history became a milestone in modern medicine as Mass General doctors pioneered the treatment of burns and studied grief.
Clay Center Launches Youth Mental Health Initiative...
Mass General’s Clay Center for Young Health Minds will provide practical and engaging guidance to support the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of children, teens and young adults.
Gov. Charlie Baker Attends Psychiatry Visiting Day...
Mass General event draws group dedicated to improving mental health care and furthering research.
Ease Your Way Into Fall: Tips for Staying Stress Free...
Mass General provides tips for beating stress as the return to work or school, or even just fewer hours of daylight, can leave people feeling more anxious.
Think:Kids: A Different Way to Help Challenging Kids...
The Think:Kids program trains parents, teachers, psychologists, correctional officers and other professionals to help children with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges build problem solving skills to succeed.