Join Us This Sunday for Bring Your Own Improv (BYOI)

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 – 3 pm & 6 pm

Bring Your Own Improv is a family-friendly comedy show to benefit the Bradley School, a non-profit organization that provides family-focused care and support to children and adolescents with psychological, developmental, and behavioral problems in Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go towards continuing vital programs and care for kids in need. Come have fun and show your support!

Save the Date for 2022 Bravo Bradley

Ocean State Job Lot has once again joined Bravo Bradley as title sponsor of this important event. More information coming soon as our co-chairs Kelly and Bernie Lambrese are working hard to create a fabulous Bravo Bradley: Together Brighter Futures are Possible.

Appalachian Challenge:
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Our Youth

Dominick Tammaro, MD, is raising funds and awareness for the mental health needs of youth by fulfilling a long-standing dream of his, hiking the Appalachian Trial. While hiking, he hopes to help kids get their own best chance to fulfill their dreams by raising funds to support advanced training of young physicians. This physician training will expand capacity and improve access to desperately needed mental health care for children and young adults.

Listen to the New Podcast from Bradley Experts

Now, more than ever, parents and caregivers have questions about their children’s mental health. Bradley Hospital clinicians share their expertise on Mindcast.

New Pediatric Mental Health Network Launches

A new pediatric mental health network is launching in New England. Bradley Hospital and Connecticut Children's Hospital have teamed up to form this new partnership, which is working to improve mental health services for children.

Facebook Fundraising is as Easy as 1-2-3!

• 1. GO TO: https://www.facebook.com/BradleyHospital
• 2. CLICK: CREATE under Fundraisers
• 3. FOLLOW THE PROMPTS to set up your fundraiser and you’re done. Thank you! Then share with your friends and watch the dollars and support come in.

Program Spotlight: Bradley Vista

As many as eight in ten teens who struggle with problems with alcohol or drugs also have a mental health condition. And yet programs that specialize in treating patients with co-occurring disorders can be surprisingly difficult for families to find.

With seed funding provided by Bravo Bradley, the intensive outpatient program Bradley Vista was created to address that need. Launched in late 2017, it is already considered a model treatment program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

ADHD: Facts About Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder in Boys and Girls

By Brian Kavanaugh, PsyD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common medical conditions in childhood. The symptoms of ADHD are usually first observed in early childhood, around ages three to four, and often continue into adulthood. The symptoms of ADHD get in the way of a child’s ability to succeed in the home, school, and social settings.