On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Health, Dr. Ashley and the Boss discuss the dangers of Adderall as outlined by Rick Fee. Additionally, David shows off his nerdiness by reviewing a conversation with Courtney Harding & Bob Whitaker. Also discussed is a new Book about Activism and Changing the culture of Mental Health entitled “Drop the Disorder + Do Something”. Finally, Dr. Ashley and the Boss spotlight Stanley Frankart and his presentation at this year’s RSVP Conference.

(Record Date: March 18, 2025)

On today's special episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss speak with author, advocate, and chef Brook Siem about her book, 'May Cause Side Effects.' Brook will keynote this year's 16th Annual R.S.V.P. Conference in Ashland, Ohio. Brooke's award-winning book on coming off psychiatric medications is a must-read for prescribers, family members, and persons going through or considering discontinuation of psychiatric drugs. Register today for the RSVP Conference at the Board's website – www.ashlandmhrb.org or by calling us at 419.281.3139. Learn more about Brooke at: https://www.brookesiem.com/

(Record Date: March 4, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss highlight one of the many great RSVP speakers this year – Ron Bassman. Ron is the author of the book, ‘A Fight to Be.’ He’s a clinical psychologist who was involuntarily hospitalized twice as a young man and went on to be a leading advocate for more humane treatments for both individuals and the affected families. Register today for the RSVP Conference at the Board’s website – www.ashlandmhrb.org or by calling us at 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: February 27, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss dig into the power of our beliefs and how they can impact stigma and decision-making. They review an article about disturbing trends at the FDA in approving psychiatric drugs and spotlight a resource for youth, parents, and schools that de-mystifies vaping and electronic cigarettes. Questions? Visit the Board’s website at www.ashlandmhrb.org or call us at 419.281.3139

(Record Date: February 20, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss review the newest book by Joanna Moncrieff: Chemically Imbalanced – The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth. Additionally, they draw attention to the recent decline in suicides, an Ohio effort to discover the root causes of mental and emotional stress, and close it out by encouraging listeners NOT to medicalize normal human distress. Questions? Visit the Board’s website at www.ashlandmhrb.org or call us at 419.281.3139

(Record Date: February 6, 2025)

On today’s episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss welcome Dr. Oscar McKnight into the MHRB studies. As the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Health and Psychological Counseling Services, Oscar has been in a perennial leadership role at Ashland University, ensuring robust mental health and physical health programs and services are available to students. Dr. Ashley and the Boss discuss an exciting collaborative project between Oscar and the Board. Take the Survey by Clicking HERE. Questions? Contact the Board at 419.281.3139.


(Record Date: January 30, 2025)

On today's episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss start getting excited for the 16th Annual Pat Risser RSVP Conference on March 26, 2025. After some deep breathing, they talk about effective local programming to assist transitional-aged youth. Finally, our two bookworms review Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Both are highly recommended. Information about today's can be found by clicking the following hyperlinks or calling the Board at 419.281.3139. Good Energy. Atomic Habits. Register for RSVP Today! Transitional Age Youth Services at Appleseed and Catholic Charities.

(Record Date: January 23, 2025)

Living life intentionally, combatting loneliness, and addressing suicide in the construction industry – just three of the five good articles reviewed by Dr. Ashley and the Boss. Hyperlinks for today’s pieces can be found here: Reframing Antipsychotic Discontinuation. HB 257. Suicide in the Construction Industry. Living Life Intentionally. Combatting Loneliness or by calling the Board at 419.281.3139

(Record Date: January 13, 2025)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley and the Boss start off the New Year with a news roundup. Covered topics include the welcome fall in US Overdose Deaths, the preventative impacts of exercise on depression, the importance of treating core issues rather than symptoms, and a summary of Eco-therapy, a Nature-Based Approach to health. Hyperlinks for today’s pieces can be found here: Overdoses. Exercise and Depression. Root Causes. Eco-Therapy. Learn more about the Board at www.ashlandmhrb.org/ or by calling 419.281.3139.

(Record Date: January 2, 2025)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Dr. Ashley once again abandons the boss as she searches for coal to give out this Christmas season. The boss spends time with Baby New Year and looks ahead to what we can expect from 2025. Learn more about the Board at www.ashlandmhrb.org/ or by calling 419.281.319


(Record Date: December 20, 2024)