| McLean Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Location | Belmont, Massachusetts, USA |
| Type | Psychiatric Hospital / Research Center |
| Founded | 1811 |
| Affiliation | Harvard Medical School |
| Website | mcleanhospital.org |
| Focus Areas | Psychiatric Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, FTD, Lewy Body Dementia |
McLean Hospital is a private psychiatric hospital located in Belmont, Massachusetts, and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Founded in 1811, McLean is one of the oldest psychiatric hospitals in the United States and has established itself as a world-renowned center for psychiatric research and clinical care.
While primarily known for its psychiatric services, McLean Hospital has developed significant research programs in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly focusing on the psychiatric manifestations of dementia including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia[@forster2024; @dickerson2024].
McLean Hospital was founded in 1811 as the "Asylum for the Insane" and was later renamed in memory of John McLean, a prominent Boston merchant who supported the institution. Throughout its history, McLean has been at the forefront of psychiatric treatment and research.
McLean Hospital conducts extensive research on psychiatric symptoms associated with neurodegenerative diseases[1]:
Research Focus Areas:
The hospital's Alzheimer research program investigates:
McLean has a specialized program studying FTD[2]:
McLean offers comprehensive memory evaluation services:
Specialized services for older adults:
McLean Hospital provides extensive training opportunities:
McLean Hospital maintains partnerships with:
Growdon ME, et al. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Neurodegenerative Diseases. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2023. ↩︎
Dickerson BC, et al. Frontotemporal Dementia and Psychiatric Symptoms at McLean Hospital. Neurology. 2024. ↩︎