Butler Behavioral Health

A great day connecting with the community at the 4th Annual Black & Aging Wellness Fair.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Memory and Aging Program table to learn about brain health, resources, and support for older adults and caregivers.

It was wonderful to see so many community partners, including Congressman Gabe Amo and Mayor Brett Smiley, come together to support Rhode Islanders.

Our new art installations are officially up, bringing a little more beauty and comfort to the Memory and Aging Program.

Three hand-painted canvases featuring the Newport Bridge at sunset and a peaceful Block Island beach now welcome patients, families, and visitors on the third floor of our outpatient building.

Created by recent Brown University graduates Rishika Kartik and Jackson Ruddick, the artwork was thoughtfully designed to inspire connection, spark memories, and create a calming space.

We'll be sharing the full story behind the project in the next issue of Memory Matters later this summer. To join our e-newsletter, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q04qc8820

Looking to learn more about memory, brain health, and Alzheimer's research? Join MAP Outreach Coordinator Lulu Malko at the Pawtucket Public Library for a free community presentation.

You'll learn about the latest research, have a chance to ask questions, and discover ways you or someone you love can get involved.

Registration is required. Call the Pawtucket Public Library at (401) 725-3714 to reserve your spot.

Can't make this presentation? Contact our Outreach Team at [email protected] or (401) 455-6402 to learn about other upcoming community events.

Our own Dr. Mustafa Surti joined NBC 10 WJAR to discuss mental health and aging, including the signs of depression that shouldn’t be dismissed as a normal part of getting older.

He spoke about why early recognition matters and how Butler Express Care is making it easier to access mental health care when it’s needed.

Watch the interview here:

Psychiatrist speaks on importance of mental health while aging Is there a connection between aging and depression?NBC 10's Barbara Morse reports.

Congratulations to Dr. Linda Carpenter on receiving the Clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Society President's Award.

This well-deserved recognition celebrates her leadership in advancing research and education in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

We're proud to celebrate this honor and all she continues to do to improve care for people living with depression, anxiety, and other brain disorders.

Learn more about TMS therapy at Butler Behavioral Health by visiting: https://hubs.ly/Q04r2vVS0

Join the Memory and Aging Program (MAP) team at the 4th Annual Black and Aging Health & Wellness Fair on August 7 at 109 Bucklin Street, Providence, from 9 a.m. - noon.

MAP is proud to partner with the West End Community Center for this free, rain-or-shine event, which brings together health and wellness resources for Black seniors and caregivers.

Attendees can enjoy free blood pressure and glucose screenings, refreshments, raffle prizes, and the opportunity to connect with the MAP team.

No registration required. We hope to see you there.

The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared a blood emergency.

Community support is urgently needed. The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking all eligible donors, especially those with Type O blood, to schedule an appointment immediately to help stabilize the blood supply.

Butler Behavioral Health will host a donation drive on August 6. Help patients in our community by scheduling a time to donate: https://hubs.ly/Q04pMjJM0

Members of the Memory and Aging Program team recently traveled to London to attend the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), the world's largest gathering dedicated to Alzheimer's disease and dementia research.

From engaging panel discussions and educational sessions to poster presentations and collaborative networking events, our team had the opportunity to share important research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias with colleagues from around the globe.

It was an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and innovation, and we are proud to have represented our program on an international stage.

Join the Memory and Aging Program (MAP) on August 2 in Newport or August 5 in Providence for a free community screening of My Mama Joe, Hope & Help, a documentary about one family’s journey caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, followed by a panel discussion and resource fair.

MAP's Dr. Edward Huey and Dr. Bess Frost, Director of the Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at Brown University, will serve as panelists alongside local experts. Attendees will receive a complimentary resource guide. Both events are free and open to the community.

Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04pwmwc0

Are you looking for healthy ways to live with chronic pain? Researchers at Care New England are seeking adults aged 55 and older who are looking for ways to live with chronic pain. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04p9x2n0