MIT Medical - Mental Health

MIT Medical - Mental Health
At MIT Mental Health, we are available to anyone in the MIT community with problems, questions, or concerns. The service provides evaluations, brief treatment (both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology), referrals, urgent care, and consultations.Our psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and clinical social workers help individuals, couples, groups, and families with such issues as:
Stress, anxiety, and depression
Exam anxiety
Relationship problems
Homesickness, loneliness, and isolation
Suicidal thoughts and behavior
Eating disorders
Cross-cultural issues
Identity issues
Insomnia and fatigue
Infertility, pregnancy loss
Alcohol, substance abuse
Problem gambling
Other life crises
Personal Assistance ProgramMIT's Personal Assistance Program provides specialized counseling and referral services to employees who face issues that may affect their work or family life. The program is a free and confidential benefit for all staff, faculty, and employees of MIT, including Lincoln and Draper Laboratories and the Whitehead Institute. For details, please visit the Personal Assistance Program web page, download the Personal Assistance Program brochure (pdf), or call 617-253-4911.
Support GroupsMany different therapy, support, and discussion groups are available to members of the MIT community. To learn what's available to you and your family, please see Support Groups or call us at 617-253-2916.
Parents of MIT students Read more about how to help your son or daughter adjust to life at MIT.
Helping a Friend in NeedIn our experience, people in distress may find it difficult to ask for help, even though they may want to. Family and friends can play an important role by expressing concern and encouraging professional support. To help you identify and respond to psychological stress, we recommend our pamphlet, How to Help Someone in Distress (pdf).
Faculty: Helping a student in NeedFaculty can play an important role by identifying students who may be in distress and encouraging professional support. We recommend our pamphlet, How to Help Students in Distress (pdf).
ConfidentialityAll visits to the Mental Health Service and conversations with our staff during phone or in-person sessions are confidential.