Bradley Hospital

04/09/2026

Research has shown that when parents are involved in these special meetings, a student’s attendance increases, they get better grades, and their social skills improve.

Although the air is still warm, backpacks and sneakers have replaced bathing suits and flip flops. New teachers and schedules are the focus of dinnertime conversations. ...

04/08/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to learn, support, and celebrate the strengths and stories of individuals with autism. Listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Dr. Kristin Knapp‑Ines as she breaks down early signs to look for, treatment options, and what it means to support children and families living with autism.

🎧 Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/uthtekdhtl

04/07/2026

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages actively and purposefully engage in their daily lives. Pediatric OTs often work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help them access their natural environments with greater ease, increase their independence, and improve their ability to take part in activities that are meaningful to the child and family.

Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages actively and purposefully engage in their daily lives. OTs work with each patient to assess their needs ...

04/06/2026

It’s vital to know the warning signs and risk factors for su***de. Clinicians at Bradley Hospital designed a training program for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health to learn more about su***de prevention.

Join us Thursday, April 30 for Su***de: Screening, Prevention and Response for the general public. Learn more and register here: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/su***de-screening-prevention-and-response/april-30th-2026-0900am

04/03/2026

Our teams brought the creativity and the competition this year for our annual peep wars, making it nearly impossible for anyone to choose their favorites. Here are the winners: 🏆🐣

Most Original: “Blizzard of 2026” — CADD Res Kristen Parrish, Lisa Landry, Nicole Orellana
Well Crafted: “Peeps Carnival” — CADD Res Kristen Halladay, Sherri Matheu, Meg Stebenne
Kids’ Choice: “Moana Kakamora Peep Pirates” — Food & Nutrition Avé Penrose, Cora Torres, Carly Furtado
Jellybean Guess Winner: Anne M. Smith — nailed it with 323!
Honorable mentions to Rehab, Children’s Partial, Children’s Inpatient, and Pharmacy for their amazing entries.

Huge thanks to everyone who participated and to our Creative Expressions Committee!

04/02/2026

Join us on Thursday, April 16 for Mental Health First Aid for Adults! Designed to strengthen mental health literacy, this course equips attendees with practical tools to support someone who may be developing a mental health concern or actively experiencing a crisis.

Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/dzgogrmszo

04/01/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders, which means that they affect how the brain works. Although every child will go through development stages at their own pace, children with ASD may have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. Learn more about ASD on our website: https://www.bradleyhospital.org/condition/autism-spectrum-disorders-asds

03/31/2026

is underway and you can help support the incredible work being done at Bradley Hospital! Visit https://www.401gives.org/organizations/bradley-hospital-foundation to donate and help make a positive impact.

03/30/2026

Today, March 30, is National Doctors Day, a time to celebrate and honor our Brown University Health physicians and physician partners in all their many roles, as scientists, leaders, educators, innovators, researchers and most of all, caregivers. Physicians have an outsize impact on our lives and communities—helping children thrive and grow, healing bodies and minds, saving lives or bringing new lives into the world.

In honor of our physicians, and as a gesture of our gratitude, Brown University Health has arranged for the Rhode Island State House dome to be illuminated in red and white, the Doctors Day colors.

03/27/2026

Dr. Stephanie Ruest, a pedicatric emergency medicine doctor at Hasbro Children's, highlights the dangers of tiny, colorful beads that can expand dramatically when ingested. Be sure to always supervise your little ones when they are playing with water beads or simliar toys.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has implemented new federal safety standards for water bead toys, limiting their size and requiring warning labels, due to the risk of children swallowing the…

03/26/2026

Join us as Brown University Health presents New England's premier Behavioral Health Nursing Conference on Friday, April 10, 2026.

This conference will bring together leading experts from across the Northeast to share cutting‑edge insights in nursing mental health, forensic nursing, acute psychiatric care, outpatient treatment, and pediatric/adolescent behavioral health.

This event will offer dynamic presentations, meaningful collaboration, and opportunities for nurses to deepen their behavioral health expertise. Learn more and register online: https://f.mtr.cool/rjtniidmlq

03/25/2026

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What are the signs? Who does ADHD affect? And most importantly, how do you help a child with ADHD? Tune into this episode of Mindcast featuring Brian Kavanaugh, a pediatric neuropsychologist at Bradley Hospital to learn all about this developmental disorder. https://www.bradleyhospital.org/podcast/diagnosis-adhd-now-what