MGH PSYCHIATRY NEWS
For over 85 years, Mass General’s Department of Psychiatry has provided the highest quality patient care through pioneering research.
MGH PSYCHIATRY NEWS brings you the latest news and updates from our department, highlighting our clinical services, cutting edge research, educational programs, and public health initiatives.
There has never been a more exciting time for psychiatry and neuroscience. We are clearly on the brink of innovative therapies and new approaches to the treatment of psychiatric illnesses, thanks to discoveries of both the biology of psychiatric disorders and new molecular targets.
Maurizio Fava, MD
Psychiatrist-in-Chief, MGH
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Registration is Open for the 5th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry: Innovation to Implementation
This conference is a leading venue for showcasing advances in the application of precision medicine approaches to psychiatric research and clinical practice.
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Photobiomodulation Clinic at Mass General Offers a Promising New Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Neuromodulation approaches like transcranial photobiomodulation are emerging as critical areas of study, potentially revolutionizing the care for patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
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Abigail Judge, PhD: How Psychologists Are Treating Survivors of Human Trafficking
Adopting a systemic approach, Dr. Judge extends her services beyond the traditional therapy setting to help individuals escape commercial sexual exploitation.
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Suzanne Bender, MD: Supporting Parents of Children With Chronic Illness (Psychology Today)
Parenting was never meant to be a job just for parents. The proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is especially true for a medically complex child.
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Advancing Our Understanding of Postpartum Psychosis: Insights from the MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project
The MGHP3 study provides one of the largest, most comprehensive assessments of postpartum psychosis, offering critical insights into symptom onset, duration, and treatment.
Phil and Donna Satow, Founders of The Jed Foundation, Team Up with MGH Psychiatry to Improve Mental Health for College Students
As members of the Leadership Council for Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Satows are passionate advocates for quality mental healthcare.
Christopher McDougle, MD Receives the Ruane Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research
The award recognizes Dr. McDougle, an internationally-recognized expert in the neurobiology and neuropsychopharmacology of childhood-onset neuropsychiatric disorders including autism.
Robert Waldinger, MD: How leaders find happiness — and teach it (The Harvard Gazette)
Dr. Waldinger’s research clearly demonstrates that one of the most important determinants of good health and happiness is having strong social relationships.
New Publications from the Mass General Department of Psychiatry – January 24, 2025
From the clinicians and researchers in our department, a list of our most recent publications.
