Meet Brianna Parkinson, LCSW, at Bradley REACH. Discover how she enhances adolescent mental health care through family therapy, conflict resolution, skill-building, and ongoing support for families.

Discover how Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, takes a holistic approach to adolescent mental health at Bradley REACH. Learn about her focus on family dynamics, development, and collaborative treatment.

Learn about Dr. Elisabeth Frazier, Clinical Psychologist at Bradley REACH. Explore how the program provides assessments, therapy, and tailored support to address adolescent mental health needs holistically.

Making mental health treatment and suicide prevention a priority across systems of care and across individual, relational, community and political interventions is fundamental to improving the health of our society.

When someone is struggling with suicidal ideation or behaviors such as self-injury the first goal is to get help. It’s important to note that suicidal thoughts can be normal. Many people feel so overwhelmed sometimes that they don’t want to be alive.

Read our latest Bradley REACH Interview with Diane McLean, MD

Read our latest Bradley REACH Interview with Ilse Carrizales, PhD.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Often when we speak of dating violence we think of physical violence. In fact, there are several different types of violence teens can experience. Intimate partner violence can include physical violence, sexual violence, and psychological violence. Teens can experience violence in person, online, or through any type of technology.

Bradley Hospital has been working with Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness to identify ways that we could help to meet the specific needs of their Indigenous young people. I was recently invited to Maine to co-instruct Youth MHFA for Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples.  Maine has four Indian tribes, the Maliseet, Micmac, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy, known collectively as the Wabanaki

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how can it affect kids and teens? SAD is a form of depression, and is more likely to impact those in northern regions during the winter. However, many folks still struggle during this time even if it does not reach the level of a clinical diagnosis.

Therapy deserts are defined as areas across the United States with limited access to mental health services. These regions lack the resources for modern mental health access and pose a significant challenge for individuals seeking support for their mental well-being.

Read our latest Bradley REACH Interview with Sarah Rawlings.

The holiday season can be fun, but it is also common to feel overwhelmed and stressed. So, how do you cope with such holiday stressors and help those around you thrive, rather than just survive, over the festive period? Our psychology team has 5 tips for you.

Escalating war and conflict around the world has followed years of a deadly pandemic and economic insecurity. It’s hard for kids to process what it all means and can cause depression, anxiety and other issues. There are some basic tips that parents can follow when talking to kids about war and conflict.

Tom Petty’s famous song American Girl has become a staple American rock song. Urban legend says this song was inspired by a girl who attempted suicide. Recently, the song’s lyrics have rung true for too many American girls.