Exploring Mental Illness

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. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 18: Dementia appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

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! The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 17: Portia appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

In this episode of EMI, we speak with Michael Brier of Recovery Connection, a Suboxone treatment center for those addicted to opioids The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 16: Suboxone, Methadone, and Recovery Connection appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

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... The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 15: Emma Carroll appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Hear from Todd Whitridge, a recovering alcoholic and treatment advocate The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 14: Alcoholism appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Jill Maccormack, LICSW of Fuller Hospital speaks on Seasonal Affective Disorder The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 13: Seasonal Affective Disorder appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Guests Dan Fisher and Dale Sylvaria talk about the services offered by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 12: The Department of Mental Health – Part 2 appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Dan Fisher and Dale Sylvaria speak about the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 11: The Department of Mental Health appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Megan Piscopiello LICSW of South Bay Community Services speaks about Section 35. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 10: Section 35 with Megan Piscopiello appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Megan Piscopiello LICSW of South Bay Community Services speaks about Section 12. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 9: Section 12 with Megan Piscopiello appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

A 15 Minute Meditation The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 8 Part 2: A 15 Minute Meditation appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Guest Diana Holmes, LICSW speaks about mindfulness The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 8: Mindfulness appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

We speak about suicide and its impact on the surrounding community The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 7: Suicide appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Liza Packer from New Hope Inc. speaks about domestic and sexual violence The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 6: New Hope and PTSD appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Ally Beard and Christine Ravesi-Weinstein speak about their anxiety, and how it led them to start Running From Anxiety The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 5: Running From Anxiety appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Emma Carroll talks about how a service dog has helped her manage her anxiety The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 4: Emma Carroll appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Melissa Holcomb, the Director of Clinical Services at Fuller Hospital, will speak with us about the causes of anxiety. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 3: Melissa Holcomb, LICSW appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Fuller Hospital Psychiatrist Dr. Scott Haltzman will speak with us about depression, and the many ways sufferers can cope with the illness. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 2: Dr. Scott Haltzman appeared first on WARA 1320AM.

Hosts Carrie and Derek speak about their experiences and perspectives on mental illness. You will also hear from guest, Rachel Legend, CEO of Fuller Hospital. The post Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 1: Rachel Legend appeared first on WARA 1320AM.