A Psychiatric Assessment Was Recommended for My Child. What Now?
A child psychiatrist shares what parents should know and expect when their child undergoes a psychiatric evaluation.
Psychiatry
The Signs of Dementia and What Can Be Done to Stave It Off
With our aging population, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are set to increase. Here’s advice on reducing dementia risk
Brent Forester named the Dr. Frances S. Arkin Chair of Psychiatry
Brent Forester, MD, MSc, joins the School of Medicine as named chair of psychiatry
Five Ways to Improve Your Work Habits in the New Year
For those making a resolution to be more productive, Tufts expert Debra Lerner shares strategies
Your New Year’s Resolution: Accept Yourself
A Tufts psychiatrist offers mental, spiritual, and philosophical frameworks—along with some practical advice—for stepping away from New Year’s resolutions and toward self-acceptance
Prioritizing Mental Health Care and Access Post-Pandemic
Tufts University School of Medicine Chair of Psychiatry Paul Summergrad discusses the pandemic’s impact on mental health and what needs to be done to improve access to care
The Mental Health Emergency in Young People: What Parents Need to Know
A child psychiatrist explains what’s behind the crisis and how we can all help kids who are struggling
Coping with Anxiety in a Time of Pandemic
A psychology professor answers questions about worry and fear—and what we can do to help
The Psychological Toll of Wildfires
As climate change brings more natural disasters, more people will have to cope with traumatic stress