Exploring Mental Illness
Summary: Do you have questions about mental illness and mental health treatments? The term 'Mental Illness' encompasses a large range issues associated to our psychological, emotional and social well-being. Join Carrie Ballou of Fuller Hospital and mental illness survivor Derek Molhan as they ask providers about many issues including depression, anxiety, dementia, autism, PTSD, the opioid epidemic, LGBTQ issues, and so, so much more. Derek and Carrie welcome you to come along as they work to raise awareness, break stigmas, and ask the questions you were too afraid to ask!
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Podcasts:
Dr. Nicole Absar, MD, attending physician at Fuller Hospital, speaks about the many symptoms and effects of dementia. She also goes into how a holistic approach is needed to address the syndrome.
In this episode of Exploring Mental Illness we speak with Portia Gray-Goffigan, an area resident who has worked through mental illness to become a productive member of the community. Listen as Carrie and Derek speak with her about her story!
In this episode of EMI, we speak with Michael Brier of Recovery Connection, a Suboxone treatment center for those addicted to opioids
Emma Carroll, one of our first guests, comes back on the show to give us an update on how her service dog has helped her manage her anxiety...
Hear from Todd Whitridge, a recovering alcoholic and treatment advocate
Jill Maccormack, LICSW of Fuller Hospital speaks on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Guests Dan Fisher and Dale Sylvaria talk about the services offered by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Dan Fisher and Dale Sylvaria speak about the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Megan Piscopiello LICSW of South Bay Community Services speaks about Section 35.
Megan Piscopiello LICSW of South Bay Community Services speaks about Section 12.
A 15 Minute Meditation
Guest Diana Holmes, LICSW speaks about mindfulness
We speak about suicide and its impact on the surrounding community
Liza Packer from New Hope Inc. speaks about domestic and sexual violence
Ally Beard and Christine Ravesi-Weinstein speak about their anxiety, and how it led them to start Running From Anxiety
