Bradley Hospital Honors Lifetime Achievement Awardees with Commemorative Street Signs

Bradley Hospital staff and Foundation Board Trustees gather with Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees to celebrate the reveal of new wayfinding signs around campus. Emma's Way, Brown Boulevard, Fritz Terrance, Peterson Path, Sadwin Circle, and Wall Way will now guide staff and visitors alike here at Bradley Hospital.

The Latest Episode of Mindcast:
The Truth About Mealtime

Bradley Hospital senior clinical dietician, Kristen Abatecola, MS, RD, CNSC, LDN discusses selective eating, mealtimes with kids who happen to be on medication, and general eating strategies to help kids stay healthy.

Bradley Hospital Celebrates End of Summer

As summer drew to a close, the Bradley Hospital Creative Expressions Committee presented its annual “Summer Bash” for kids who have spent much of their summer vacation in treatment. Patients and staff from programs across the hospital joined in the fun that included a water slide, obstacle course and yard games, a surfing photo booth, splatter painting, face painting, and of course, watermelon, popcorn, and ice cream. For the staff, watching the joy of childhood shine through some tough times is a real ray of sunshine, and one of the many reasons they stay committed to the work through every season.

The staff-driven Creative Expressions Committee raises funds to support two major annual events for patients, as well as festive seasonal activities for both patients and staff throughout the year.

Creating a Calming Corner:
A Simple Way to Help Kids Feel Better

A Brown University Health Blog by Alicia Ead, LICSW

More and more children are dealing with strong emotions like stress, sadness, and anger. In fact, about one in five children have a mental health challenge. Many kids feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to handle their feelings. This can make it hard to learn, make friends, or feel good about themselves.

Schools, homes, and communities can help by creating Calming Corners—small, safe spaces where kids can calm down, think, and feel better. These spaces don’t replace professional help, but they give children a chance to take a break and return to their day feeling more in control.

Bradley Hospital in the News

Here are some recent stories where Bradley Hospital is making headlines.

Kids’ Link RI™ Connects Parents and Caregivers to Experienced Clinicians

Kids’ Link RI™ is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help children and youth in need of mental health services and refer them to treatment providers. Call 1-855-543-5465 to connect with an experienced clinician.

A Gift That Could Lower Your Tax Burden

Do you own an IRA retirement account and at least 70.5 years old? Then you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and potentially save on taxes even if you do not itemize. This type of gift may also satisfy your annual required minimum distribution.