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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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New Study Will Explore the Antidepressant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
By targeting inflammation, omega-3s may enhance the efficacy of traditional antidepressants and improve outcomes for patients who have not responded well to conventional therapies.
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Meet the MGH-McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Class of 2029
We are delighted to welcome the extraordinary MGH-McLean Psychiatry Residency Class of 2029.
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Eugene Beresin, MD MA Receives Lifetime Service Award from American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training
AADRT recognizes Dr. Beresin for his achievements and contributions as a clinician, educator, mentor, and leader in psychiatric education with 40 years of experience.
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New Publications from the Mass General Department of Psychiatry – March 21, 2025
From the clinicians and researchers in our department, a list of our most recent publications.
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Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital: Advancing Bipolar Disorder Care with Wearable Technology
Passively collected data from wearable devices may improve the early identification of mood episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder.
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.
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.
Jill Goldstein, PhD MPH: Does your brain reflect your sex? (The Harvard Gazette)
The organizational effects of sex hormones on the fetal brain can be retained across the lifespan.
New Publications from the Mass General Department of Psychiatry – February 14, 2025
From the clinicians and researchers in our department, a list of our most recent publications.