2025 Highlights: Fireside Chat with Ted Johnson

Every October, the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation celebrates National Mental Health Awareness Month. This past year, the Center hosted a Fireside Chat with New England Patriots retired linebacker Ted Johnson on at the WBUR CitySpace on October 9th.

Ted shared his struggles publicly with addiction and mental health challenges. Thanks to Paul Cherchia, Assistant Director of the CPRs College Mental Health Education Programs, for making this event possible.

Ted Johnson speaking to an engaged panel
Former New England Patriots linebacker and three time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson answers audience questions about mental health and his time in the NFL at the “From Trauma to Thriving: New England Patriot’s Ted Johnson’s Journey to Mental Health Wellbeing,” event at WBUR City Space. Photo by Corinne Davidson (COM’26).