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Discover a collection of articles written by OPG staff and other Behavioral Health Specialists. The articles are listed here in order of post date but feel free to browse the categories to the left as well.

Hands holding each other, symbolizing supporting those with mental illness and substance use disorders and substance abuse

November 8, 2021 /

What to Say to People Battling a Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder

Written by Jonathan Benz Oftentimes, we are not sure how to respond to a loved one experiencing psychological distress or […]

Mental health struggles during the pandemic are climbing. You are not alone.

November 5, 2021 /

When Mental Health Crises Hit Home

Written by Jonathan Benz The Rise in Mental Health Concerns Due to the Pandemic The pandemic has raised the issue […]

November 3, 2021 /

Guardianships & Conservatorships: Lisa Cukier Shares How They Work and When Are They Needed?

Lisa Cukier is a Partner and Executive Committee member at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston. To start, Lisa explains […]

November 2, 2021 /

Cultivating Emotional Resilience – Building Healthy Coping Mechanisms & Distress Tolerance

Written by Jonathan Benz Have you ever noticed people who don’t seem very troubled by life’s challenges? Or wondered about […]

October 29, 2021 /

Keep Calm and Move On – The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Written by Michele Sprofera We’ve all heard how beneficial exercise is for the body—from weight control to keeping our muscles, bones, […]

October 27, 2021 /

Reflections From My Mental Health Journey With Kitty Sprague

Kitty speaks out to share her story and help fight the stigma surrounding mental illness, in hopes families and clinicians […]

October 20, 2021 /

Psychological Impact of Inherited Wealth With Thayer Cheatham Willis

Thayer Cheatham Willis is an internationally acclaimed author, educator, speaker, and leading authority in wealth counseling. Thayer shares insight on […]

October 13, 2021 /

One Family’s Journey of Love and Loss With Peter O’Connor & Arden O’Connor Sr.

Peter and Arden O’Connor Sr., parents of Arden O’Connor, Founder, and CEO of O’Connor Professional Group, share their experiences navigating […]

October 11, 2021 /

World Mental Health Day – October 10, 2021

#worldmentalhealthday The Mission of World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day is October 10, and as Americans, we’re familiar […]

October 6, 2021 /

Betrayal of Trust: Former Wall Street Executive Rebuilds After Conviction With Andrew Caspersen

Andrew Caspersen lives and works in New York City and is actively involved in the recovery community. In this episode […]

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