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About McLean Hospital

McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. We are internationally renowned for exceptional psychiatric and mental health patient care, research, and education and are home to the nation’s largest neuroscience and psychiatry research program. Our clinicians and researchers work side-by-side to better understand these conditions, develop new treatments, conduct clinical trials—all with a shared goal of improving care and outcomes.

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Dedicated to psychiatric and mental health innovation and clinical excellence

At McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, we are committed to providing the highest quality and safest psychiatric and mental health care for patients — near and far.

We have earned a reputation as a leader in psychiatric and mental health care, pushing the boundaries of medical innovation, advancing a culture of education and collaboration, and serving our diverse communities.

Patients from around New England—and across the globe—trust us for their psychiatric and mental health care. Our trusted clinicians are leaders in psychiatric and mental health care and handle the most complex cases. Our collaborative treatment teams specialize in caring for people with multiple diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us as one of the country's best hospitals in Psychiatry, including a #2 ranking in its 2026-27 "Best Hospitals" list.

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Patients and visitors of McLean Hospital

Here are some helpful resources for patients, families, and visitors.

Find a specialist

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Our doctors provide outstanding care for the full range of psychiatric and mental health care conditions.

Locations

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We provide care across eastern Massachusetts.

Patient Gateway

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Communicate with your care team, review medications, pay medical bills, and more.

Visitor information

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Review McLean Hospital visitor policies, dining options, and more.

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Services and programs

McLean Hospital offers high-quality psychiatric and mental health treatment for individuals of all ages experiencing a wide array of symptoms and diagnoses.
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Top hospital in psychiatric care

McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is the #1 freestanding psychiatric hospital in the nation, based on the U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings (2026-27).
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Services and programs

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in research funding

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research investigators

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McLean Hospital, founded in 1811, is an international center for psychiatric and mental health care, research, and education and is the largest psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
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Psychiatric and mental health clinical trials and research

As a leading specialty hospital, McLean Hospital advances psychiatric and mental health research with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. Our investigators are engaged in research from the laboratory through clinical trials, translating discoveries into new therapies, diagnostics, and care approaches that expand treatment options for our patients.
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Leadership

McLean Hospital’s leadership team support the hospital’s mission of clinical care, scientific discovery, professional training, and public education in order to improve the lives of people with psychiatric illness and their families.

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Susan M. Szulewski, MD, MBA, president and chief operating officer, McLean Hospital

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Make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental illness

Your support helps McLean Hospital to provide compassionate care, educate and train professionals, conduct cutting-edge research, and advance the field of mental health. Please give today.
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Contact McLean Hospital

If you or a loved one needs help managing mental health challenges, McLean is here to help. Call us today.
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Contact information for international patients

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