It is with great sadness that we share with you that Michael Jenike, MD passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. Michael was a Senior Consultant and founder of the OCDI at McLean Hospital, a Professor at Harvard Medical School, and the founder of the OCD and Related Disorders Program at MGH. He also worked at the International OCD Foundation, and was a former Medical Director at McLean Hospital. Michael studied Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and went to East High School in Salt Lake City. He lived in Boston, Massachusetts, but was originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, and was single.
Michael Jenike's Legacy
Michael was a giant in the field of mental health research, having dedicated his life to the study and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He was unafraid of challenging existing standards, and his internationally recognized work has transformed the practice of OCD treatment. Michael's legacy lives on in the countless individuals who benefitted from his work over several decades.
Contributions to the Field
Michael had an innate ability to put his patients at ease with his incredible sense of humor, deep wit, and unmatched compassion. Michael's approach to treatment was unconventional as he would do whatever it took to help each individual, and he was known for his lighting fast response to anyone anywhere in the world who needed help. No individual was ever "too ill" for Michael to see, and he routinely improved the lives of individuals who had failed many courses of treatment before they were fortunate enough to be under his care.
In addition to being an outstanding scientist and clinician, Michael's career was also defined by training and mentoring the next generation of OCD clinicians and researchers. Many of the current thought leaders in the mental health field started working on OCD research because they were inspired by Michael.
Personal Life
On a personal level, Michael was a wonderful person, a devoted father, a loving grandparent, and a loyal and giving friend. Our thoughts are with his children, Lisa, Eric and Sara, and his beautiful grandchildren Charlotte, Skyler, Aiden, and Kinsley.
Conclusion
We will miss our passionate and bright mentor, colleague and friend, but Michael's memory lives on as an inspiration to all who strive for a more compassionate approach to mental health. His personal and professional legacy will continue to impact the world for generations to come.
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