MGH Psychosis ProgramDepartment of PsychiatryMassachusetts General HospitalHarvard Medical School
Clinical Care Research Education
At MGH PCRP, psychosis and schizophrenia are treated like other medical conditions—with compassion, specialized expertise, multidisciplinary care and innovation.
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Resilience in Schizophrenia
Free for patients, families, and friends.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Psychosis Clinical and Research Program (MGH PCRP), co-led by Drs. Oliver Freudenreich and Daphne Holt, seeks to improve quality of life for people with psychosis or schizophrenia by reducing distressing symptoms, improving function in school, work and relationships, and promoting better physical health.
Our team of clinicians and researchers conducts state-of-the-art research focused on medication intervention trials, neuroscience and brain imaging, genetics and psychosocial interventions. We offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, second-opinion consultations, a clozapine clinic and ongoing treatment for adolescent and adult patients with psychosis, including schizophrenia and related disorders.
Five specialized services support people across different stages and treatment needs. Select a service to learn more or begin a referral.
Evaluation and recommendations for young people experiencing changes that may indicate risk for psychosis or another neuropsychiatric condition.
Coordinated evaluation, treatment and recovery support for adolescents and adults experiencing psychosis for the first time.
Ongoing psychiatric pharmacotherapy and group therapy for adults living with an established schizophrenia spectrum disorder.
Specialized evaluation and medication management for adults taking clozapine or considering a clozapine trial.
Patients and, when appropriate, family members meet with specialists for a one-time evaluation and recommendations. Recommendations are also communicated to the referring clinician.
All referrals are screened for clinical appropriateness. Submitting a referral is not a guarantee of treatment. Patient and family consultation requests must be discussed with the current treating clinician.
World-class researchers and caregivers work together to deepen our understanding of risk factors for psychosis, the full course of schizophrenia and related disorders, and to translate that understanding into compassionate, effective treatment. What makes our team unique is that many of our researchers are also clinicians who see patients.
Meet our team
The PCRP leadership team includes expert clinicians and researchers who guide the program's clinical care, research and education.
Co-Director, PCRP
Director, MGH Psychosis Consultation Service
Director, TRS ACCESS Network
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Co-Director, PCRP
Director, Emotion and Social Neuroscience Laboratory
Director, Resilience and Prevention Program
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Director of Clinical Services, PCRP
Director, First-Episode and Early Psychosis Program
Medical Director, Acute Psychiatry Service
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Public and Community Psychiatry
Director, Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research
Associate Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School
Co-Director, Mass General Neuroscience
Director, Early Brain Development Initiative
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Making PCRP Possible
Leah and Marta support the coordination, development and day-to-day work of PCRP's clinical, research, and educational programs.
Senior Program Manager, PCRP
Administrative Coordinator, PCRP
Alexandra Volpacchio, PsyD
Cheryl Foo, PhD
Drew Coman, PhD
Faith Scanlon, PhD
Hassan Ramadan
Lauren Utter, PsyD
Merranda McLaughlin, PhD
Sarah MacLaurin, PMHNP
Temitope Ogundare, MD
Thomas D'Amario
Victoria Hasler, PhD
Schizophrenia and psychosis are serious, but also misunderstood, conditions. If you think a loved one is dealing with psychosis, it is vital to get help in the early stages of illness. Begin by learning more about schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis.
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