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Estoy Aquí Responder Program Addresses Mental Health Inequities

Estoy Aquí Responder Program Addresses Mental Health Inequities

by NEPM | Dec 1, 2022 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

After experiencing first-hand some of the inequities that exist within the psychiatric system, Ysabel Garcia founded Estoy Aquí LLC. Estoy Aquí addresses suicide and mental health by offering culturally responsive training to organizations serving Latino and Black...
Kevin O’Hara Reads from “Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward” (Digital Exclusive)

Kevin O’Hara Reads from “Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward” (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jun 2, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

After spending 30 years as a psychiatric nurse at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, local Author, Kevin O’Hara has an extensive collection of anecdotes from this experience to share.  In this digital exclusive, he reads some excerpts from his book Ins and Outs...
Kevin O’Hara, Author of “Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward”

Kevin O’Hara, Author of “Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward”

by NEPM | Jun 2, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Following in the footsteps of his mother, Pittsfield native Kevin O’Hara embarked on a nursing career, spending three decades as a psychiatric nurse at Berkshire Medical Center .   O’Hara’s memoir, Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward,  takes readers on a journey through...
Marilyn Peterson Haus Pens Memoir “Half of a Whole”

Marilyn Peterson Haus Pens Memoir “Half of a Whole”

by NEPM | Apr 14, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Lenox resident Marilyn Peterson Haus spent her childhood on her family farm in Minnesota and shared a close bond with her twin brother. It is a bond that would be tested as he struggled with a mental illness that was eventually diagnosed as bipolar disorder.   Her...
MassSupport Network on Mental Health During COVID-19

MassSupport Network on Mental Health During COVID-19

by NEPM | Sep 9, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Centers for Disease Control reports that mental health issues have increased during the pandemic. This includes depression, anxiety, and even substance abuse as people cope with the uncertainty of life during COVID-19.  MassSupport Network is offering free and...
MHA Expands GRIT Residential Treatment Program

MHA Expands GRIT Residential Treatment Program

by NEPM | Aug 31, 2020 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The Mental Health Association will be opening two new residential programs in the region that focus on substance abuse and mental health.  The GRIT program will open locations in Springfield and Holyoke.  Carolee McGrath sat down with Christine Palmieri, the Vice...
Is COVID-19 Causing Higher Rates of Anxiety?

Is COVID-19 Causing Higher Rates of Anxiety?

by NEPM | Jul 20, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Shutting down the economy in mid-March meant remote learning for kids and working from home for parents. The shutdown also resulted in job losses for many families across the state.   This situation has increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression for some...
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital Ending Inpatient Care

Providence Behavioral Health Hospital Ending Inpatient Care

by NEPM | Jun 25, 2020 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Providence Behavioral Health Hospital has announced that it will discontinue inpatient psychiatric services. The Holyoke-based hospital, which is part of Mercy Medical Center, announced in March that its final day will be June 30th.   To find out more, Carrie Saldo...
Youth Mental Health During COVID-19

Youth Mental Health During COVID-19

by NEPM | May 21, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

When schools closed to stop the spread of coronavirus, students lost access to resources like counselors and therapists. Alexa Mignano is the Director of School-Based Clinical Services at River Valley Counseling Center. Mignano spoke with Zydalis Bauer about how the...
Tele-Well Helps People Adjust to COVID-19

Tele-Well Helps People Adjust to COVID-19

by NEPM | May 19, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

It is safe to say that most people did not anticipate in mid-March just how long the stay-at-home advisory would last. With schools and non-essential businesses closed, kids and their parents are living in a new normal and facing a new level of anxiety,...
Mental Health Risks During COVID-19

Mental Health Risks During COVID-19

by NEPM | Apr 16, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

According to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, we are currently in the middle of the expected surge of COVID-19 cases. The constant updates about the coronavirus can cause anxiety among those who are doing their best to maintain social distance. In addition to...
UMass Combat Brain Injury and Mental Health Study

UMass Combat Brain Injury and Mental Health Study

by NEPM | Feb 26, 2020 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

A study released by researchers at UMass shows that soldiers with a combat brain injury are at greater risk of mental health disorders. The researchers looked at thousands of cases of military members injured in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2002 to 2011....
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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