Bradley Hospital

06/23/2026

Parenting adolescents can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys. For families whose children struggle with strong emotions or difficult behaviors, finding the right approach can make all the difference. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of therapy that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques—such as noticing unhelpful thoughts, challenging and replacing them with helpful thoughts and actions—with practices rooted in mindfulness and acceptance.

DBT is a therapeutic approach rooted in practicing and improving communication and reducing conflict. Learn how it can help parents and caregivers better communicate with children and adolescents.

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Lily Barden, Behavioral Health Specialist I in the CADD Safequest Program, on being named the 2nd Quarter Individual EMMA Award recipient, and to the Bradley Access team for earning this quarter’s Team EMMA Award! Thank you for the compassion, excellence, and dedication you bring to our patients and families every day. 💙

06/19/2026

Summer is upon us, meaning one thing: school is out! Summer vacation offers children a time to relax and recharge after the long school year. While children delight in this time, many struggle with the loss of routine.

A summer schedule for children helps keep them in a routine and these tips can help parents build a schedule that's right for their child.

06/18/2026

Virtual reality is helping therapists rethink exposure therapy. “VR gives us a scalable way to offer consistent, hands‑on practice,” said Joshua Kemp, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center at Bradley Hospital and innovation officer at Brown University Health’s Office of Research Administration.

https://www.brownhealth.org/news/bradley-hospital-researchers-show-virtual-reality-can-reduce-therapists-fears-about-exposure

06/17/2026

Join us on Thursday, July 23, for Youth Mental Health First Aid, an eight‑hour, evidence‑based training designed to help adults recognize and respond to mental health challenges in adolescents.

Learn about common concerns like anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance use, and crisis situations such as panic attacks or suicidal thoughts. Register online today: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/youth-mental-health-first-aid/july-23rd-2026-0800am

06/16/2026

On this episode of Mindcast, Kristen Abatecola, senior clinical dietitian at Bradley Hospital helps us understand the science behind mealtime and kids. Kristen helps us understand selective eating, mealtimes with kids who happen to be on medication, and general eating strategies to help kids stay healthy. Listen now: https://www.bradleyhospital.org/podcast/truth-about-mealtime

06/15/2026

Approximately 10 to 20% of U.S. adolescents report using cannabis in the past year. New research from Bradley Hospital shows cannabis use during adolescence may affect brain development, with potential impacts on motivation and reward processing. Learn what this could mean for teens’ long-term health.

Cannabis potency and use among teenagers has increased in recent years. Researchers are looking at the risks of smoking and va**ng it.

06/11/2026

Another summer is here and teens will fill their days with anything but schoolwork. Those warm, sun-filled days mean lots of activities and, unfortunately, some dangers. We’ve got a wrap-up of how you and your teens can avoid the dangers that can put a damper on your summer season.

Warm summer days mean school is out for teens and we've got tips to enjoy summer safely.

06/10/2026

Ariana DeAngelis, MEd, of The Autism Project shares her insight on keeping kids with autism safe during the summer. Stream now: https://www.bradleyhospital.org/podcast/wandering-and-autism-causes-risks-and-prevention