In the Media: The Point – Borderline Personality Disorder
Listen to Dr. Blaise Aguirre discuss symptoms and treatment options for borderline personality disorder and how to encourage mindfulness skills.
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Video: Creating an Effective Mental Health Treatment Team
Presented by Blaise Aguirre, MD, and Michael Hollander, PhD Hosted by Portland DBT Institute Resources You may also find this information useful: Yes, There Is a Big Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Your Toolbox for Managing Emotions Everything You...
Podcast: What Is Validation and Why Is It So Important?
Jenn talks to Dr. Blaise Aguirre about the importance of validating the thoughts and feelings of kids and teens. Blaise provides examples of what validation looks and feels like in kids and teens, shares ways to support our loved ones’ thoughts and feelings, and answers audience questions about...
Video: What Is Validation and Why Is It So Important?
Everyone wants to be seen and heard. Validation, at its core, is a way of letting someone we care for know that we understand them, and in turn, can strengthen our connection with our loved ones. Validating the thoughts and feelings of kids and adolescents is especially important, even if you don’t...
Video: Application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Suicidality in Adolescents
Blaise Aguirre, MD, McLean Hospital, presents as part of the 2022 Suicide-Focused Assessment and Treatment: An Update for Professionals course. Jump To Slides Resources Speaker biography DBT, Adolescents, and Suicide Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) implements aspects of cognitive behavior therapy...
In the Media: World Mental Health Day – Discussing the Teen Mental Health Crisis
Watch Dr. Blaise Aguirre discuss the challenges of getting mental health help for children and adolescents.
Video: Addressing the Care of Suicidal Adolescents: What Works and What Doesn’t
McLean’s Dr. Blaise Aguirre talks about mental health in adolescents and how health care professionals can best support teens who may be exhibiting suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Hosted by Portland DBT Institute Resources You may also find this information useful: Suicide: Know the Signs and What...
In the Media: 4 Signs Your Child Could Have Borderline Personality Disorder, According to a Psychiatrist
Dr. Blaise Aguirre helps parents understand borderline personality disorder.
Video: Engaging With Closed-Off Kids & Teens
Having difficult conversations is challenging, but if they’re handled well, it can bring you closer with your children. Being a caretaker means setting the tone that your kids can come to you with anything they want to talk to you about. Talking about tough subjects helps strengthen your child’s...
Podcast: Engaging With Closed-Off Kids & Teens
Jenn talks to Dr. Blaise Aguirre about how to have difficult conversations with kids and teens. Blaise suggests ways to approach difficult topics with children and adolescents, shares strategies to encourage your kids to open up to you, discusses navigating the complexities of growing up and gaining...
Video: Lecture – BPD and Self-Hatred
Presented by Blaise Aguirre, MD, McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture
In the Media: The Mystifying Rise of Child Suicide
“The convergence between stigma and long-standing traditions of not supporting this kind of care is the shame of our nation.” – Dr. Scott L. Rauch
In the Media: Making Room for Everyone in the Audience
Dr. Blaise Aguirre is co-author of an opinion piece about the importance of creating safe spaces for those living with mental illness and their allies.
In the Media: Borderline Personality Disorder
Listen to Dr. Blaise Aguirre discuss the sleep issues that are common for people living with borderline personality disorder.
In the Media: These Five Therapy Skills Can Help You Get Through 2021’s Stressful Holiday
Drs. Gillian C. Galen and Blaise Aguirre offer skills that can be used to create a more stress-free holiday season.
Grateful Family Creates Endowed Fund, Directorship to Honor Dr. Michael R. Hollander
Several years ago, Stephen and Ruth Palmer were sitting on their porch reflecting on the state of the world. In that moment, they decided to make a point of remembering those who had helped them in challenging times. Shortly after, they made a $1,000,000 gift to McLean Hospital to establish the...
In the Media: ‘DBT for Dummies’ Offers Insights on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Watch Drs. Blaise Aguirre and Gillian C. Galen explain the benefits of dialectical behavior therapy.
Video: Tips for Overcoming Self-Loathing
Self-hatred, or self-loathing, is a common and painful experience for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and related disorders. However, none of the major treatments specifically target this symptom. Treating severe, chronic self-loathing can be challenging for the clinician and...
In the Media: Mental Health Experts, Business Leaders and More Come Together for The Wellness Experience World Mental Health Day Summit and Concert
Dr. Blaise Aguirre is one of the virtual presenters at The World Mental Health Day Summit.
In the Media: Taking Music Lessons Outside and Try Walk and Talk Therapy
In this video, Blaise Aguirre, MD, and others discuss how COVID-19 has moved therapy and other in-person services outdoors.
