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Summer 2024
Bravo Bradley 2024

Inspired Attendees Make Waves at 2024 Bravo Bradley

Bradley Hospital raised over $1.2 million during its signature annual event, Bravo Bradley, held on June 7 at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown, Rhode Island. The hotel was decked out in coastal chic décor for this year’s theme of “Let’s Make Waves.” More than 350 guests attended the event to support Bradley, the nation's first psychiatric hospital dedicated exclusively to children and adolescents.

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Ezra premiere

Bradley Hospital Enjoys a Taste
of the Hollywood Spotlight

Friends and supporters of Bradley Hospital have long known the incredible expertise in treating autism spectrum disorder we have right here in our Rhode Island backyard. But now thanks to a star-studded movie playing in theaters nationwide, thousands upon thousands more have a chance to better understand what we see every day.

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REACH

How To Focus on Teens’ Mental Health This Summer

A Bradley REACH blog

As the school year draws to a close and summer begins, it’s an ideal time to turn our attention to the mental health of our teens. This transition period offers a unique opportunity to help our teenagers recharge, develop healthy habits, and engage in activities that promote well-being. Without proper guidance and support, however, the vast amount of free time can lead to the development of negative behaviors or unhealthy habits.

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Read the Latest Issue of Free the Future

In this issue of Free the Future, discover Luna’s inspiring journey through Bradley Hospital’s Intensive Behavioral Treatment (IBT) program, which helped her regain vital communication skills during the pandemic. Read about the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center's successful reunion for graduates and learn how donor generosity is transforming play spaces to support patient therapy.

2024 Free the Future
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Free the Future Video

Research to Free the Future

The advanced research and innovative treatment at Bradley Hospital is opening the world of opportunities for young people facing behavioral health challenges. We work every day to break barriers and stigma associated with mental health and to free the future for children and adolescents.

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Gratitude

Sharing Gratitude

Have you or someone you know had an experience at Bradley Hospital that left you feeling grateful to have the world-class children’s hospital right here in the Ocean State? We’d love to hear from you.

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DBT

How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Can Help Teens

A Lifespan Blog by Karyn J. Horowitz, MD

Adolescence comes with many challenges. It’s natural for teens to experience highs and lows. They are finding themselves in new situations and relationships. Their hormones are kicking in. And let’s not overlook social media and its impact.

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Bradley Hospital in the News

Bradley Hospital in the News

WPRI, June 4, 2024
Help available this summer for students who need special services.

Lifespan, June 19, 2024
Lifespan Hospital Group to Be Renamed Brown Health; School Will Provide $150M


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