McLean Hospital

10/27/2025

Strong mental health starts in childhood. In this training, McLean’s Dr. Jacqueline Sperling shares expert guidance to help your kids manage stress, build confidence, and develop lifelong coping skills.

Watch the free training now!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/webinar-kids-thrive

10/23/2025

LGBTQ+ individuals face mental health challenges at higher rates—stigma and discrimination are key factors. Join expert Jeff Day, DNP, for a free training on supporting LGBTQ+ mental well-being and breaking down barriers to care.

December 5 @ 12pm ET.
Register for free today!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/webinar-lgbtq-day

10/21/2025

Mentorship changes lives. Bridgewater State's MENTOR program connects first-gen students with mental health professionals at McLean Hospital, opening doors to careers they might not have accessed otherwise. 💙

Read more:

As a first-generation student, Johanne Barthold, ’25, didn’t have the same roadmap as some of her peers when it came to navigating college.“I never had any examples from anyone who went through this process before,” she said. Johanne (in featured photo) initially started college in her 20’...

10/16/2025

Your student athlete might be struggling in silence.

Join Cali Werner, LCSW, to learn how to spot the warning signs, start meaningful conversations about mental health, and reduce the pressure they're facing.

Wednesday, October 29 @ 12pm ET - FREE!
Register today: https://deconstructingstigma.org/webinar-athlete-werner

10/15/2025

OCD isn't a personality trait—it's a serious mental health condition being misunderstood every day.

Watch Dr. Lisa W. Coyne separate fact from fiction, explore the many forms of OCD beyond "neat and tidy," and explain the evidence-based treatments that actually work.

Available FREE On Demand!
Watch Now: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/video/ocd-101-understanding-obsessive-compulsive-disorder

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day!

Today, we’d like to highlight our free on-demand course that supports professionals in providing person-focused mental health care in their work with patients.

Discover practical tools for patient-centered mental health care—designed to help providers strengthen connections, improve outcomes, and deliver compassionate, effective care.

Click below to watch at any time for FREE!

https://deconstructingstigma.org/latest/skills-course-2025

10/07/2025

Treating addiction means addressing mental health too.

This training provides:
- Tools for integrated care
- Insights into co-occurring disorders
- Strategies for providers and caregivers

📘 Free training with Rocco Iannucci, MD | Watch now!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/video/healing-together-tackling-addiction-mental-health-mind

10/03/2025

Today is World Smile Day, and while sharing a smile is a great way to show kindness to others, we also want to highlight being kind to yourself!

Click below to read more about the importance of self-compassion:
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/self-compassion

09/30/2025

Free Training!
DBT Skills: The Value of Validation

Join us online on November 4 as we share the science behind validation and why it works and answer questions about how to practice validation in challenging interactions.

Click below to register for FREE!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/webinar-validation-broge

09/25/2025

Let’s be real—some conversations feel off-limits, wrapped in layers of taboo and discomfort. But when it comes to mental health, staying silent does more harm than good.

Read more about why we focus on stigma:
https://deconstructingstigma.org/why

09/23/2025

Ready To Respond: Managing and Treating Su***de Risk
A FREE Course for Everyone | 3.5 CEUs Available at No Cost
Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 11:00am-2:50pm

Ready to make a real impact? Join our live, interactive online course designed to teach practical, hands-on strategies to manage su***de risk in the clinic, the workplace, and at home. Our expert instructors will guide you through the best practices for assessing and treating suicidality in teens and adults, equipping you with the tools you need to make a difference right away.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to this area, this course is packed with actionable insights you can immediately apply to your work.

Sign up now - it's FREE!
https://deconstructingstigma.org/ce-su***de

09/22/2025

Free Training! Tackling Addiction With Mental Health in Mind

Why do addictions to drugs and alcohol so often coexist with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or borderline personality disorder? How does this dual diagnosis complicate both accurate diagnosis and effective treatment?

Join us this Thursday 9/25 for an engaging discussion with Rocco Iannucci, MD, featuring a live Q&A.

Register now!
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/webinar-addiction-iannucci