Blaise Aguirre

Dr. Blaise Aguirre is a distinguished child and adolescent psychiatrist at Mass General Brigham’s McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he has dedicated his career to understanding and treating self-loathing among adolescents. He is also an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the founding director of the adolescent dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) program, 3East. Dr. Aguirre's extensive research culminated in his book, "I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You’re Wrong About You," where he explores the roots and impacts of self-hatred in young people, offering insights into how early experiences and parenting styles can shape self-perception. He advocates for effective treatment methods, emphasizing the importance of validation and emotional safety for children struggling with self-worth.