Exploring Mental Illness

Exploring Mental Illness


Latest Episodes

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 18: Dementia
January 24, 2020

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.

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 17: Portia
August 09, 2019

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!

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 16: Suboxone, Methadone, and Recovery Connection
July 05, 2019

In this episode of EMI, we speak with Michael Brier of Recovery Connection, a Suboxone treatment center for those addicted to opioids

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 15: Emma Carroll
April 05, 2019

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...

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 14: Alcoholism
February 15, 2019

Hear from Todd Whitridge, a recovering alcoholic and treatment advocate

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 13: Seasonal Affective Disorder
January 11, 2019

Jill Maccormack, LICSW of Fuller Hospital speaks on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 12: The Department of Mental Health – Part 2
December 07, 2018

Guests Dan Fisher and Dale Sylvaria talk about the services offered by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 11: The Department of Mental Health
November 16, 2018

Dan Fisher and Dale Sylvaria speak about the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 10: Section 35 with Megan Piscopiello
October 12, 2018

Megan Piscopiello LICSW of South Bay Community Services speaks about Section 35.

Exploring Mental Illness – Episode 9: Section 12 with Megan Piscopiello
September 21, 2018

Megan Piscopiello LICSW of South Bay Community Services speaks about Section 12.