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One in ten Americans experience some disability from a diagnosable mental illness in the course of any given year*- but for many families, the fear and shame associated with a diagnosis often leads to suffering without hope. Healthy Minds, aims to remove the stigma that can prevent patients and their families from seeking help for mental disorders. Each half-hour episode humanizes a particular mental health condition through inspiring personal stories, with leading researchers and experts from institutions such as Columbia University, Rockefeller University and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory providing the latest information about diagnosis and treatment. Episodes will cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety, stress, insomnia, chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), attention deficit disorder, Alzheimer's Disease and schizophrenia, to bring the general public a better understanding of disorders that can affect anyone, at any age.
In the premiere episode, news veteran Mike Wallace and his wife Mary discuss how they dealt with his depression and reveal for the first time intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery. Series guests also include Nobel Prize winning author and lecturer Eric Kandel and broadcast journalist Jane Pauley, who shares her personal struggle with bipolar disorder.
The series is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, CEO and Medical Director of Holliswood Hospital and Chair for the Section on Psychiatry at the New York Academy of Medicine.
As Dr. Borenstein explains, "Everyone is touched by psychiatric conditions, either themselves or a loved one. Our goal is to share cutting edge information from experts along with personal experiences from people who have overcome psychiatric conditions. I want people to know that with help, there is hope."
"Healthy Minds reflects a core mission of public television, providing access to information that directly impacts the lives of families in the communities we serve," said WLIW President and General Manager Terrel Cass. "We hope this series will serve as a resource for families and healthcare providers to open lines of communication."
This 13-part series continues WLIW's history of productions exploring healthcare issues including The Other Drug Problem, Pharmacists: Unsung Heroes and Healthcare: Healing the System.
Healthy Minds is made possible in part by NARSAD, ValueOptions, New York Academy of Medicine, The van Ameringen Foundation and by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Executive Producer: Theresa Statz Smith. Co-producer: Mary Puma.
*National Institute of Mental Health Agenda.
General Resources for All Program Topics:
American Psychiatric Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Topic-specific resources listed under episode descriptions below.
Mike Wallace on Depression
News veteran Mike Wallace and his wife Mary discuss how they dealt with his depression and reveal for the first time intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery.
Resources:
Depression Questionnaire
Depression Screening
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Depression
Uncover the latest in diagnosis and treatment of depression. Guests include Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel and Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Lincoln's Depression.
Resources:
Depression Questionnaire
Depression Screening
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Chemical Dependency
Uncover long-held mistaken beliefs about drug abuse and addiction with research and scientific evidence that addiction is a chronic, relapsing, and treatable disease
Schizophrenia
Explore the chronic condition of Schizophrenia with guests who share their struggle and experts on the forefront of research and treatment.
Adolescents and Antidepressants
A close examination of diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in adolescents. Are we medicating our children appropriately?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Experts bring us the latest in symptoms, causes and treatments of ADHD while parents and teachers talk about ways of coping and getting help.
Insomnia
Visit a sleep lab and find out what researchers are doing to uncover the mysteries surrounding sleep disorders and speak with expert researchers about diagnosis and treatment.
Alzheimer's Disease
Cutting edge science brings us closer to unraveling the mystery of Alzheimer's disease while we learn about ways to support the caregivers coping with their loved one's illness.
Resources:
Alzheimers Association
Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research Foundation
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can develop following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events. Guests share their stories and experts talk about diagnosis and the latest in treatment.
Resource:
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Jane Pauley on Bipolar Disorder
Broadcast journalist Jane Pauley shares her personal struggle with bipolar disorder.
Resource:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Patty Duke on Bipolar Disorder
An examination of bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness with mental health advocate and actor Patty Duke. Ms. Duke shares her experience with Bipolar disorder.
Resource:
Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance
Suicide Prevention
A closer look at suicide - the likely causes, its warning signs, trends in teen suicide rates and recent treatment advances.
Resources:
American Society for Suicide Prevention
Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance
New York State Office of Mental Health's Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Kit (SPEAK)
Teen Depression
Teen Screen
Anxiety and Stress
Understand anxiety from everyday stress and worry to full blown anxiety disorders that often occur along with other mental or physical illnesses. Effective therapies are available and research continues to uncover new information and treatments.
Resource:
Anxiety Disorders Association of America