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Revolutionary Research Links Mental Illness to Brain Energy

10/26/2025

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Dr. Bruce M. Cohen of McLean Hospital leads research linking mental illness to brain cell energy production.
The work highlights mitochondrial dysfunction as a key factor.
This view could yield treatments that repair cellular function and transform care.
Cohen advocates a dimensional diagnostic approach, moving beyond traditional categories like schizophrenia to reflect biological realities.
At McLean Hospital, he advances compassionate care and a peer-run mental health center.

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Dr. Bruce M. Cohen of McLean Hospital leads research linking mental illness to brain cell energy production.
The work highlights mitochondrial dysfunction as a key factor.
This view could yield treatments that repair cellular function and transform care.
Cohen advocates a dimensional diagnostic approach, moving beyond traditional categories like schizophrenia to reflect biological realities.
At McLean Hospital, he advances compassionate care and a peer-run mental health center.