The pandemic only exacerbated a pediatric mental health crisis that’s been brewing for years. Boston Children’s is uncovering new approaches to care — so we could someday identify and treat mental illness before symptoms even develop.

MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

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DIGITAL WELLNESS LAB

We’re researching and promoting healthy digital media experiences for children.

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MENTAL HEALTH STRIDES THAT COULD HELP PREVENT CHILD SUICIDE

Boston Children’s is leading solutions with new clinical approaches driven by groundbreaking research.

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TRANSFORMING HOW LEADERS APPROACH MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Stacy Drury shares her insight into the current crisis and necessary solutions.

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Meet some of our leaders in mental health research.

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Stacy S. Drury, MD, PhD

Psychiatrist-in-Chief

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Michael Rich, MD, MPH

Director, Digital Wellness Lab

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David Glahn, PhD

Chief of Research, Psychiatry