Keeping Ashland Healthy

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)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Health, Dr. Ashley and the Boss talk about the increased risk of marijuana toxicity in children, Brooke Siem’s podcast interview with Dr. Ellen Vora, and three great book suggestions for Christmas. Additional information about this issue and available support can be found at www.ashlandmhrb.org. To learn more or order the books discussed, search for “May Cause Side Effects” by Brooke Siem, “Bad Therapy” by Abigail Shrier, and “The Anxious Generation” by Johnathan Haidt. To learn more about children and the risk of marijuana toxicity, read “More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles. Here’s how to keep them safe.” By Samantha Hendrickson and Brooke Siem’s interview of Dr. Ellen Vora at www.madinamerica.com/


(Record Date: December 10, 2024)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Health, Dr. Ashley and the Boss get ready for the Holidays. For many, the Holidays can feel overwhelming or filled with anxiety and sadness. Dr. Ashley and the Boss discuss the importance of gratitude and provide some practical things you can do to help yourself or someone you care about who may be struggling this holiday season. Dr. Ashley’s grandma Na Na, provides timeless wisdom to close out the show. Additional information about this issue and available supports can be found at: www.ashlandmhrb.org

(Record Date: November 14, 2024)

On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Health, the Boss summarizes the Board’s recent Annual Luncheon. A focus on the Board’s yearly outcomes, key takeaways from the keynote speaker (Judge DeSanto-Kellogg), and award recipients are noted. Additional information about the luncheon and the Annual Report can be found at the Board’s website: www.ashlandmhrb.org

(Record Date: October 25, 2024)