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 Research & Giving News Article  Featuring interviews with patients and experts on a range of disorders, series will serve as a resource for families and healthcare providers For many families, the fear and shame associated with a diagnosis of mental illness often leads to suffering without hope. Healthy Minds, a new 13-part series developed by public television station WLIW (Channel 21) on Long Island, 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 the latest information about diagnosis and treatment provided by leading researchers and experts from institutions such as Columbia University, Rockefeller University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Episodes will cover a wide range of topics, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, insomnia, chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress syndrome, 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, airing on Sunday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m. (ET), news veteran Mike Wallace and his wife Mary discuss how they dealt with his depression, revealing intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery. In upcoming episodes, guests include Nobel Prize winning scientist and author Eric R. Kandel, M.D., and broadcast journalist Jane Pauley, who shares her personal struggle with bipolar disorder. (Please note, repeats of the show are still airing on Sundays at 11:30 a.m on WLIW21. See local listings.) Healthy Minds is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, CEO and medical director of Holliswood Hospital in Queens, N.Y., and chair for the section on psychiatry at the New York Academy of Medicine. The executive producer of the series is Theresa Statz Smith; co-producer, Mary Puma. 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 is made possible in part by NARSAD, Value Options, New York Academy of Medicine, The van Ameringen Foundation and the New York State Office of Mental Health. Episodes of Healthy Minds will be rebroadcast on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. beginning September 17. Healthy Minds Upcoming Episodes September 10 Mike Wallace on Depression News veteran Mike Wallace and his wife Mary discuss how they dealt with his depression and reveal intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery. September 17 Depression Uncover the latest in diagnosis and treatment of depression. Guests include Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric R. Kandel and Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of “Lincoln's Depression.” September 24 Chemical Dependency Research and scientific evidence debunk the long-held mistaken beliefs about drug abuse and addiction, showing that addiction is a chronic, relapsing and treatable disease. October 1 Schizophrenia Explore the chronic condition of schizophrenia with guests who share their struggle and with experts on the forefront of research and treatment. October 8 Adolescents and Antidepressants Are we medicating our children appropriately? A close examination of diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in adolescents. October 15 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. October 22 Insomnia Visit a sleep lab and find out what researchers are doing to uncover the mysteries surrounding sleep disorders. Expert researchers share the latest information about diagnosis and treatment. November 5 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. November 12 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (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. November 19 Jane Pauley on Bipolar Disorder Broadcast journalist Jane Pauley shares her personal struggle with bipolar disorder. December 24 Bipolar Disorder An examination of bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. Guests share their experiences and talk about treatments that allow people to lead full and productive lives. December 31 Suicide Prevention A closer look at suicide -- the likely causes, its warning signs, trends in suicide rates and recent treatment advances. January 7 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. |
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