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Welcome to the Massachusetts General Hospital Bipolar Clinic and Research Program, formerly known as the Harvard Bipolar Research Program. We have three missions at our clinic. We are dedicated to: providing quality clinical care, conducting clinically informative research, and educating our colleages, our patients, as well as the greater community about bipolar disorder.

Clinical Services

Clinical services range from consultations to long-term follow-up treatment. Long-term follow-up treatment is generally available only to those living near enough to the hospital to make ongoing assessment practical.

Consultations are for patients interested in receiving a second opinion. If patients do not have a referring physician, they will be offered referrals for continued services provided by affliated hospitals or community programs. Some patients will be offered, if applicable, a specialized structured evaluation, lab assessments, or participation in research. To inquire about consultation appointments, call (617) 724-6058.

Follow up apointments with doctors at the clinic may be scheduled after an initial evaluation or participation in a research protocol. These appointments should be scheduled directly with the doctor. To cancel or resechedule your appointment, please call (617) 726-5855.

Research

Patients who meet eligibility requirements for research projects will be invited to participate in ongoing studies. In the informed consent process, the research staff will review the specific risks and benefits of entering research. Current studies include clinical trials, and several studies that involve brain imaging or biochemical tests.

Most patients are eligible for a naturalistic outcome study, STEP-BD. Patient histories are examined retrospectively to gain a better understanding of the course of bipolar illness. STEP-BD is an ongoing study that does not influence the doctor's choice of treatment but looks at the outcomes of treatments that are received.

Teaching

In addition to training psychiatric residents at Mass General in the treatment of bipolar disorder, the Program provides information to paitents and families. Family workshops and resource materials are provided through the MADI Resource Center and the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Institute.

The Massachusetts General Hospital
Bipolar Clinic and Research Program
50 Staniford Street, 5th Floor; Boston, MA 02114
P: (617) 726-5855 | F: (617) 726-6768

Treatment by clinic staff or MGH-affiliated clinics and studies can
NOT be arranged through this site or contact e-mail.

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and must not be substituted for professional care.
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believe that you are experiencing symptoms of any illness.
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