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Mental Health Radio ProgramsEffective, well researched treatments exist for most mental disorders, yet the majority of people suffering from mental illness go untreated. These shows talk about hope and help for those who suffer in silence, as well as those who are struggling with substance abuse. Compulsive Gambling Addiction and Treatment - Radio Show
Air Date: 08/27/2005
Guest: Pat Fowler  Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling 888.Admit.It  Listen to showCompulsive Gambling - Radio Show
Baker Act Reform - Radio Show
Baker Act Reform
Air Date: 05/28/2005 Guests: Mary Zdanowicz and Linda Gregory Beginning January 1st 2005, changes to Florida’s Baker Act, proposed by the Florida Sheriff's Association, were implemented. The new law allows court-ordered outpatient treatment for people with severe mental illnesses who have history of noncompliance combined with either repeated Baker Act admissions or serious violence. What does this mean? Safety for law enforcement and better treatment and safety for outpatient clients.  www.bakeractreform.org Listen to showDepression in Children - Radio Show
Air date: 04/30/2005
Guest: Ann Kelley More children suffer from psychiatric illness than leukemia, diabetes and AIDS combined. And fewer than 20% of children with a mental health disorder receive treatment. Learn why.  Directions for Mental Health Listen to showFlorida's Statewide Advocacy Council - Radio show
Air date: 04/23/2005
Guest: Dick Durstein Are you a client of a State Agency and you have not received a program or service to which you are entitled? Have you been abused or neglected? Have you been denied rights? Those are questions asked by Florida’s Statewide Advocacy Council and if you answered yes to any of them, they can help. Learn how. Florida Statewide Advocacy Council Listen to showDepression - Radio Show
Air date: 04/02/2005
Guest: Ann Kelley, Ph.D. Depression affect millions of Americans. Are you one of them or do you know someone who is? Learn how common depression is, how it affects men and women differently, how to recognize the signs and symptoms and how to get help. Depression is manageable.  Directions for Mental Health Listen to showMentally Ill Jail Diversion Program
Air date: 03/05/2005
Guest: Bob Dillinger, Public Defender Pinellas and Pasco County’s Public Defender, Bob Dillinger talks about his successful effort to divert those arrested with mental illness from the jails and into more effective treatment programs.  Public Defender website Listen to show- A List of Related Books, Links and Resources -
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Links and Resources Psychiatric Diagnosis - Radio Show
Air date: 07/10/2004
Guest: Dr. George Warren Mental illnesses are a group of conditions affecting a person’s cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. Dr. George Warren, a Psychiatrists who’s practiced in Pinellas county for 35 years, explains the subtle differences and similarities between diagnoses.  Listen to showHIV/Aids - Radio Show
Air date 06/12/2004
Guest: Thomas Lister Knowingly exposing another to HIV/AIDS can land you in prison! Non-disclosure of HIV status is leading to infecting 40,000 Americans each year. Sixty percent are girls under 19 and 11% are heterosexuals over 50. Education can prevent this.  www.thomasalister.com Listen to show |
