Living with Mental Illness in Central Illinois: A WILL News Special
In this hour-long program on mental illness, Illinois Public Media reporters look at some of the barriers to accessing regular care, efforts to improve mental health care for children and college students, and the ongoing battle against stigma.
HOST: Scott Cameron
PRODUCERS: Sean Powers and Lindsey Moon
ADDITIONAL REPORTING: Ryan Weber and Amanda Tugade
More on this series: http://will.illinois.edu/mentalhealth
Links
- Ending The 6 Month Wait To See A Psychiatrist
- “I try not to give my illness any ownership over me”
- “They stripped her naked and made her walk back”
- Unmet Needs: Look onscreen, the doctor will see you now
- Colleges, Universities Struggle To Meet Mental Health Needs Of Students
- Finding Help For Children With Mental Illness
- “That was the saddest moment of my life…being told I’m not capable of working.”
- Unmet Needs: “Folk Wisdom” about health perpetuates stereotypes
- Refusing To Give In To Mental Health Stigma