As an experienced mental health nurse practitioner, John Lally has extensive knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder issues. Yet, when his son confronted the challenges of anxiety, depression, and addiction, John discovered the profound difficulty of navigating such struggles.
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, John not only shares his difficult personal journey and what he wishes he would have done differently, but he also offers advice to parents going through similar struggles. Discover how he turned his pain into a mission to support others battling mental health issues and addiction.
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MEET THE GUEST
John Lally
John Lally, a retired Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Ellington, CT, boasts 34 years of experience in treating mental illness and addictions. He’s a certified grief counselor and a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. As the Executive Director of Today I Matter, Inc., a nonprofit committed to erasing the stigma of mental illness through education and advocacy, he passionately drives this mission. John suffered the tragic loss of his son, Timothy, to a heroin overdose in January 2016, motivating his dedication to addiction awareness. He shares insights on addiction in his blog, “Addiction: Reports from the Front Lines.”
