mental illness

Diagnosing Depression

Laura Knoy — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000

A recent article in the Concord Monitor outlines the often-hidden but serious problem of this mental illness. An estimated one-in-ten Americans have this disease and have to deal with not only the symptoms, but managing the health care system and the stigma around depression.

Author Circles Purgatory With Personal Tale Of Depression

Virginia Prescott — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:34:33 +0000

Research published last month suggests that major mental illnesses may have more genetic associations than previously thought, perhaps leading to new diagnoses and treatments. Author David Blistein wrote his latest book, "David's Inferno: My Journey Through the Dark Wood of Depression," inspired by his own experience.

Five Surprising Radio Station Locales

Virginia Prescott and Alison Kuzmickas — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:36:30 +0000

We recently talked with psychologist Amelia Rachel Hokule’a Borofsky about Radio La Colifata, the world’s first and largest radio station broadcast from a psychiatric facility. She made several visits to El Borda National Psychiatric Hospital in Buenos Aires to see, and hear Radio La Colifata for herself.

It got us thinking about other unique places with radio broadcast frequencies. Here's our top five.

Word of Mouth 11.24.2012

Virginia Prescott — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Part 1: The Awesomeness of Procrastination/Fashion Trucks

Attorney General Denies State Violating Federal Law

Amy Quinton — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:33:10 +0000

New Hampshire is denying claims made by the U-S Department of Justice that the state is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Attorney General’s Office issued a formal response to the findings Tuesday.

The U-S Department of Justice concluded in April that the state was violating federal law in the way it treats the mentally ill.

It criticized the state for failing to provide adequate community-based services, leading to prolonged stays at the state hospital.

Farm Therapy Comes to NH

Sam Evans-Brown — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:45:00 +0000

A new mental health program in the Concord area is getting promising results by taking clients to a typical New England farm.

Word of Mouth for November 14th, 2011

Virginia Prescott — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

The full broadcast from Monday, 11/14.