Supporting Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction

Mindful Things: A Mental Health Podcast

English - August 29, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
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Jeff talks to Dr. Julie McCarthy about how to best support those we care about who are struggling with addiction. Julie shares ways to remain compassionate in difficult times, explains the external factors that can help or hinder the recovery process, and provides advice on facing the ups-and-downs of addiction that all members of the family can benefit from.

Julie M. McCarthy, PhD, is a clinician-scientist in McLean’s Division of Psychotic Disorders. Her research aims to identify neurobiological and psychosocial treatment targets and develop/evaluate treatments. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for a wide-range of populations.

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– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/wb3
– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/olb

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The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.

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