Campaign Messages

“With its focus on children and adolescents, The Way Forward campaign brings an opportunity to change lives today and impact generations to come.”

This ambitious campaign will create modern, effective environments that promote learning and growth for our students and youngest patients. It will foster innovation in research and practice, leading to better outcomes. And it will elevate expertise in the field and in mental health awareness more broadly. Please join us as we lead the way forward for all.

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Campaign Messages

“With its focus on children and adolescents, The Way Forward campaign brings an opportunity to change lives today and impact generations to come.”

This ambitious campaign will create modern, effective environments that promote learning and growth for our students and youngest patients. It will foster innovation in research and practice, leading to better outcomes. And it will elevate expertise in the field and in mental health awareness more broadly. Please join us as we lead the way forward for all.

Mental illness affects children, adolescents, and adults. All races, all genders, all socioeconomic levels. In your workplace, on your street—maybe even in your home. Learn about our priorities and how your gift can bring healing and hope to countless people.

“I struggled with depression and anxiety for 17 years, without even having a correct diagnosis! McLean Hospital changed that for me.”

For years I was told I had bipolar disorder. After endless medications and therapies that didn’t work, I came to McLean. They diagnosed me with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and admitted me to the Gunderson Residence, which specializes in BPD for women. While it was challenging and intense, I wouldn’t be here without it.

Sue and Brion Callori

Daniel P. Dickstein, MD, FAAP

“Comprehensive mental health care for children and families requires skilled clinicians, scientifically proven therapeutics, and an environment conducive to healing.”
Of these three elements, the importance of having modern, comfortable, and well-designed environments is the most overlooked. We need spaces that allow patients—especially children and adolescents—to feel safe and at ease, and enable our clinical and research staff to do this challenging work and to innovate a brighter tomorrow.