Psychiatry
How Telehealth Is Helping to Connect Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to Crucial Health Services
Despite early concerns, pivoting to telehealth during the COVID-190 pandemic was effective for physicians and patients alike.
Read MoreFive Things to Know: What’s Next in Research and Treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
While ADHD is increasingly recognized and diagnosed in childhood, it is a lifelong condition that can present different challenges in adults.
Read MoreUncovering the Complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Conversation with Maria G Fraire, PhD
Researchers at McLean Hospital analyzed patient data to create more effective treatment for childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Read MoreTradition Meets Treatment: A New Approach to Asian American Mental Health
Can traditional Eastern practices such as acupuncture and tai chi be adapted to help with modern mental health challenges? That’s the question being investigated by Albert Yeung, MD, ScD, the Associate Director of the Depression and Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month…
Read More2025 Celebration of Science Poster of Distinction Winners: Meet Izabella (Izzy) Bankowski
Izzy is a research technician in the Bordt Lab studying sex differences in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Read MoreMarijuana: Separating Myth from Medicine – Pioneering Research in an Understudied Field
Medical marijuana has been touted as a cure for everything from anxiety to insomnia, but what does research tell us about the benefits and potential risks?
Read MoreExploring the Intersection of Technology, Social Media and Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Kyle A. Faust
When was the last time you went without looking at an electronic screen for a few hours? Unless you printed this article out, which also uses technology, you’re looking at a screen right now. In an era where technology is integrated into countless aspects of daily life, concerns about screen time are on the rise.…
Read MorePerinatal and Delivery Experiences of People of Color with Substance Use Disorder in Massachusetts
A qualitative study of birthing persons with substance use disorder identified disparities in care by race and ethnicity and suggests ways to overcome them.
Read MorePilot Study Shows Promise of Virtual Reality in Improving Treatment Outcomes for Opioid Withdrawal
Patients who participated in a virtual reality intervention during treatment for opioid withdrawal were more likely to complete their treatment protocol.
Read MoreThe Next Wave of Meditation Research Will Look to Advanced Practitioners for Insights
You might have heard of the term ‘mindfulness’, a commonly known practice that involves maintaining attention or awareness of the present moment without making judgments.
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