Past programs - October 2003
10/6/03
Encore Presentation: College Students and Mental Health
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American colleges and universities report an increase in students with severe psychological problems. Campus counseling centers are now dealing with illnesses ranging from anxiety to severe depression. How can colleges handle this challenge and provide the services needed? We'll visit Rowan University's counseling center and speak with the director of counseling, Dr. Z. Benjamin Blanding. We'll also hear what parents can to to stay connected with their college-bound kids.
10/13/03
Doctor-Patient Relationships
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Chances are, you have heard a horror story about a hospital visit lately - about someone being treated by hurried, seemingly uncaring doctors. What has happened to the profession of healing? Dr. Dan Gottlieb will discuss the bond between patient and doctor with cardiologist and poet John Stone. We'll also discuss medical malpractice and how it's affecting healthcare. Our guest is Rosemary Gibson, author of "Wall of Silence."
10/20/03
Women and Mental Health
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Women in the US are more likely to be prescribed anti-depressants than men. Are women more likely to be depressed? Or are they more likely to seek help? Dr. Dan Gottlieb will explore the unique issues surrounding women and mental health. His guests are Harvard Psychologist Dr. Jessica Daniel and Harvard Psychiatrist Amy Elizabeth Banks. They have edited a new reference book called "The Complete Guide to Mental Health for Women."
10/27/03
Building Communities
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Around election time, there's always a lot of talk about "community" - it's the thing politicians claim to want to improve. But what exactly is it? Is it your neighborhood, church, or political organization? Dan Gottlieb will explore American communities - how they are built, and what they hope to achieve. His guest is Robert Putnam, author of "Better Together." We'll also be joined by Dr. Novella Keith, Professor of Urban Education at Temple University. We'll also discuss the phenomenon of "Urban Tribes" with Ethan Watters.
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