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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy Offers New Hope for People with Depression

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When other treatments fail, TMS therapy is a promising, evidence-based alternative for patients with major depressive disorders.

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Meeting Teens Beyond the Clinic to Prevent Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

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When BMC experts noticed that teens were coming to the ER with psychosis from vaping cannabis, they committed to reaching young people before that life-altering health crisis—with tailored community outreach and care directly in their neighborhoods.

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Dr. Christine Crawford’s Message on Mental Health, Menopause, and ‘Good Enough’ Moms

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The esteemed associate medical director for NAMI and BMC psychiatrist talks about her upcoming conversation during BMC Health System’s “Legacy and Longevity” Martha’s Vineyard event, previewing what promises to be a candid conversation among women about women’s health, parenting, and much more.

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BMC Duo Aims to Close Treatment Gap for People with Schizophrenia   

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BMC researchers identify novel treatment approaches in an effort to better personalize early psychosis care for patients with schizophrenia.

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Being Seen: Why Racial Affinity Matters for Mental Health Providers and Their Patients

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Recruiting more providers of color is one way to create stronger affinity and cultural context to make it easier for patients of color to open up.

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Equity Leaders Are Burning Out — So They’re Coming Together to Build Resilience

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility colleagues at Boston Medical Center Health System hosted a day-long conference for equity champions to unpack what equity leaders really need to succeed.

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BMC Psychiatrists Innovate to Treat Teenagers With Marijuana-Induced Psychosis

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Cannabis has gotten more potent in the last 20 years, leading to new trends in children’s mental wellness.

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A Mental Health Diagnosis Takes Much More Than a Scroll Through TikTok

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Access to mental health information needs to be more accessible, but an expert says that doesn’t mean TikTok and other social media is the right answer.

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Men Are More Likely to Die by Suicide, but Less Likely To Have Depression Diagnosis

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Socialization, gender roles, race, and the way we screen for depression play a critical role in who receives adequate care for mental health issues.

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Investing in a Diverse Mental Health Workforce Is Critical in This Moment

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Michelle P. Durham, MD, MPH, testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance about the essential need for the federal government to help support mental health care in the U.S.

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Cultural Humility vs. Competence — and Why Providers Need Both

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Utilizing one of these frameworks without the other misses the mark, and effective interventions would uphold both.

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Addiction Care Expands Access to Patients with Mental Illness

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Opportunities for integrated mental health and addiction treatment could be a significant step in addressing the nation’s overdose crisis.

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