Jeff talks to Dr. Jeff Day about mental health and the LGBTQ+ community. Jeff Day touches upon some of the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community members face regarding mental health, and the challenges they come across in receiving care. He also offers his recommendations of resources that can help make these challenges easier to work through.

Jeff Day, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CNEcl, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers. He is an expert in the field of LGBTQ+ medical care and is chair of the Nursing Section of GLMA (Gay & Lesbian Medical Association). He also launched and teaches one of the first elective courses on LGBTQ+ Health in the country at NYU Rory Meyers.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/1oy
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/khq

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

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Jeff talks to Dr. Roberto Olivardia about different eating disorders and body image issues and ways to recognize and address them. They discuss the importance of getting help if someone is living with an eating disorder or struggling with a body image challenge. Roberto emphasizes that recovery is always possible, especially once the right professionals are involved.

Roberto Olivardia, PhD, has been treating patients for the last 20 years since his internship at McLean Hospital. He runs a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, skin picking disorder, and males with eating disorders. Dr. Olivardia also treats patients with other anxiety and mood disorders.

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– Read the episode transcript: mclean.link/68w

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Jenn talks to Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale about identifying and addressing perfectionism in kids and teens. Elizabeth explains the varying signs and symptoms of perfectionism, shares short- and long-term impacts of unaddressed perfectionism, and answers audience questions about how we can teach our loved ones—and maybe even ourselves—to foster a growth mindset.

Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW, is the director of the McLean OCD Institute Houston, founder of Peace of Mind, and manager of OCDChallenge.org. Dr. McIngvale engages in clinical work, research, and advocacy aimed at improving OCD treatment and access to care.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/9rk
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/wl2

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Jeff talks to Dr. Julie McCarthy about how to best support those we care about who are struggling with addiction. Julie shares ways to remain compassionate in difficult times, explains the external factors that can help or hinder the recovery process, and provides advice on facing the ups-and-downs of addiction that all members of the family can benefit from.

Julie M. McCarthy, PhD, is a clinician-scientist in McLean’s Division of Psychotic Disorders. Her research aims to identify neurobiological and psychosocial treatment targets and develop/evaluate treatments. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for a wide-range of populations.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/wb3
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/olb

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Jeff talks to Dr. Jennie Kuckertz about the importance of self-care among children and adolescents, and how to incorporate self-care into the daily lives of kids and teens. Jennie shares ways to explore different types of age-appropriate self-care, explains the short- and long-term benefits of self-care routines, and answers questions about how we can all look after ourselves and one another.

Jennie M. Kuckertz, PhD, is a research psychologist at the OCD Institute and is a current recipient of the Corneel Young Investigator Award at McLean Hospital. Her research interests are in mechanisms of treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. Her clinical expertise is in treating OCD and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/fwk
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/eoq

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Scott talks to Dr. Byron Garcia about how to support teen boys and young men in addressing their mental health. Byron shares ways to create safe spaces for self-expression, explains the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in young men and boys, and answers questions about how to encourage male teens and young adults to seek treatment if it’s needed.

Byron Garcia, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in the care of adolescents and young adults with mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, and ADHD. As the medical director at the 3East Boys Intensive Program, his goal is to implement an effective treatment for his patients to resolve or significantly reduce their symptoms.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/4fn
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/15v

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Scott talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about what stress looks like in kids and adolescents and how parents, educators, and providers can help address it. Lisa shares ways to identify stress in kids of all ages, explains common sources of stress both in and out of the home, and provides tips and tricks for lowering stress levels that all members of the family can benefit from.

Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. Dr. Coyne has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters on anxiety, OCD, and parenting.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/kqn
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/y2l

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Scott talks to Mr. Ethan Solomon and Ms. Jena Mazzetti about how students and their caregivers can prepare for life after high school. Ethan and Jena offer advice to counter the stressors of preparing for college, share ways to be supportive of students without being overbearing, and answer questions about how young adults and their families can enjoy the experiences that lay ahead.

Ethan Solomon, MEd, is currently an educational administrator at the Arlington School, a therapeutic day school for students with social, emotional, and academic challenges. He serves as a school liaison with families, school districts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Jena Mazzetti, MEd, is the transition specialist at the Arlington School at McLean Hospital. At the Arlington School, Ms. Mazzetti also leads SCOR, the Student Community OutReach club, and enjoys volunteering with the Arlington School students in the local towns and communities.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/3an
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/8x9

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Scott talks to Dr. Fairlee Fabrett about how to identify and meet the unique mental health needs of Latinx adolescents. Fairlee discusses why Latinx teens may not seek mental health help, offers ways to help combat the stigma around mental health in the Latinx community, and answers audience questions about how we can help members of the community be seen, heard, and understood.

Fairlee C. Fabrett, PhD, is the director of training and staff development for McLean’s child and adolescent division and the director of McLean’s post-baccalaureate clinical fellowship. Dr. Fabrett has extensive experience in evidence-based assessment and treatment for depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders, and in providing culturally sensitive treatments.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/4hm
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/k6x

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.

Scott talks to Dr. Michael Hollander about identifying and addressing self-injurious behaviors in kids and adolescents. Michael shares signs and symptoms that there may be self-harm occurring in a child or teen, offers methods to teach loved ones better coping mechanisms, provides insight into when it may be time to seek professional help, and answers audience questions about self-harm in children and adolescents.

Michael R. Hollander, PhD, is a nationally recognized expert on borderline personality disorder (BPD) and self-injury. He retired in September 2021 from his position as the Endowed Director of Training and Consultations at McLean’s 3East continuum. He was also a supervisor in McLean’s mentalization-based treatment (MBT) clinic and served on the faculty of the McLean Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program.

RELEVANT CONTENT:

– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/692
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/3uj

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.