Friday, May 16 @ 11 a.m.
In honor of “Mental Health Month,” WAMC will air three specials that help inform of us what we may not know. One in four older adults live with a mental illness, yet many don’t receive the care they need—a growing concern as the aging population is set to double by 2050. Learn about the unique mental health challenges older adults face, highlighting care models, therapeutic solutions, and voices from providers and individuals navigating these issues in “The Aging Mind.”
calltomindnow.org/broadcast-specials
Monday, May 19 @ 11 a.m.
The phrase “if only” is often heard around children’s mental health— “if only we’d known,” “if only they’d been diagnosed sooner.” With one in seven kids affected, “Treating the Young Mind” explores the importance of early intervention, treatment options, medication safety, and new advances in therapy.
calltomindnow.org/broadcast-specials
Monday, May 26 @ 9 a.m.
Memorial Day brings us stories of the heroes who sacrificed their lives protecting our country. we’ll begin the day celebrating those heroes with “Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service.” In this special we’ll learn how mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members. Anxiety conditions and post-traumatic stress disorders lead the list of diagnoses. This special explores the mental health needs of people serving in the military, and of veterans. We hear about how combat and noncombat military duty can affect mental health. Learn about the unique resources and support available to service members and veterans.
calltomindnow.org/broadcast-specials