Ditching the Glitch:
Lucas’s Story of Courage and Healing
At just twelve years old, Lucas was overwhelmed by fear. His hands were cracked and bleeding from compulsive washing—five pumps of soap, again and again—trying to scrub away the anxiety that had taken hold. Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Lucas was terrified of bees, of being poisoned, of simply being outside.
His family felt helpless. “Lucas was scared of the world,” recalls his mom, Alethea. When he began talking about hurting himself, they knew they needed more than reassurance—they needed real help.
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The Bradley Bulletin 2025
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Inside the latest edition of The Bradley Bulletin, you’ll find:
- Ken and Lorrie DeAngelis’ story and why their family’s commitment to mental health led them to Bradley.
- An inside look at the Bradley Center, where teens receive intensive, family-centered therapy in a safe, short-term residential setting.
- How the William C. Dement Fellowship is inspiring future sleep researchers through hands-on learning and mentorship.
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Art Therapy Calendars
Make Great Holiday Gifts
Support the Healing Arts Program at Bradley Hospital and receive a beautiful complimentary 2026 Art Therapy Calendar. Bradley Hospital’s Healing Arts Program provides creative and therapeutic activities that improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the patients. The Healing Arts Program offers a wide variety of visual art projects, performance arts, and musical programs to help children and adolescents.
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Provide Holiday Cheer to the Children Spending Their Holidays at Bradley Hospital
Once again, we hope you can help us make the holidays extra special for the young people who must spend them with us here at Bradley. It’s an emotional time of year for all the children in our care, and to make it more challenging, many of our patient families do not have the resources for presents. Our nursing leaders have selected toys, games, and other items that are both fun and therapeutic, and we hope you will consider adding some extra gifts to your Amazon carts as you do your holiday or household shopping.
Last year, we all came together to make it a special time for the kids, and with gratitude for your support of every kind throughout the year, we share the Amazon wish lists for Bradley’s inpatient programs below. Please share them with friends, family, and on your social media pages if you are so inclined. Email sfidalgo@brownhealth.org if you would like a tax receipt. Thank you!
Adolescent Program Wish List
Autism & Developmental Disabilities Program Wish List
Children’s Inpatient Program Wish List
CRAFT Program Wish List
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Ochre Court, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Each year, friends of Bradley Hospital come together at Bravo Bradley to support the future of pediatric mental health and our mission of healing the hearts and minds of children and families throughout our region and beyond.
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Mindcast: New Podcast Now Streaming
Listen to our latest episode of MindCast featuring Jeffrey Hunt, MD, director of inpatient and intensive services at Bradley Hospital. Dr. Hunt discusses how to know when medications for kids might be necessary, and how to talk to your doctor about it.
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Substance Use in Teens:
An Expert's Top Advice
A Brown University Health Blog by Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, Med, Director of the Vista Program for Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders at Bradley Hospital
Teen substance use is a growing concern that impacts families, schools, and communities nationwide. While experimentation with drugs or alcohol may seem like a rite of passage to some, the consequences can be far-reaching. Understanding the factors that contribute to substance use, its potential risks, and the strategy for prevention is crucial in helping young people navigate this critical stage of life.
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Bradley Hospital in the News
Here are some recent stories where Bradley Hospital is making headlines.
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Creating a Legacy in Just a Few Minutes
If you would like to include Bradley Hospital in your estate plans then please consider naming us as a beneficiary of your retirement account, donor advised fund, bank account, or life insurance policy. Doing so can often be easier and faster than changing your will or trust.
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