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Past programs - October 2004

10/4/04
Mental Illness and Stigma

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Despite better a better scientific understanding and treatment options for mental illness, the stigma remains. Many people suffering from mental illnesses have no access to treatment, or are discriminated against in the workplace. Dr. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss the cost of this stigma to our society, and what is being done to remove it. Our guests are Sylvia Axelrod, executive director of the New Jersey chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) and Robin Cunningham. Axelrod will discuss NAMI New Jersey's "Freedom from Stigma Campaign" and Cunningham, a retired businessman, will speak about living with schizophrenia. We'll also hear from Lizzie Simon, author of Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4D

Information on NAMI New Jersey's "Freedom from Stigma" Campaign.

Information on Lizzie Simon's advocacy projects related to Bipolar Disorder.

For information about State Senator Vincent Hughes' "Breaking the Silence 2004: A Summit on Behavioral Health Within the African American Community" on October 14th, 2004, please call (215) 471-0490.

10/11/04
Domestic Violence

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Nearly one-third of American Women report being physically or sexually abused by a boyfriend or spouse at one point in their adult lives. October is domestic violence awareness month, and during this hour, we'll hear excerpts from a panel discussion on domestic violence hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Work. The panelists were Cynthia Figueroa from Women Against Abuse, Patricia Giorgio Fox, Deputy Police Commissioner, Ana Rodrigues, Police Officer and domestic violence survivor, and Chris Mallios, Chief of the Sexual Assault Unit for Philadelphia's District Attorney's Office. The discussion was part of a conference entitled Finding New Directions to Respond to Intimate Violence held in collaboration with the Philadelphia Mayor's Task Force on Domestic Violence.

10/18/04
A Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Betty Williams

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In 1976, along with Mairead Maguire, Betty Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work against violence in her native Northern Ireland. Together, Williams and Maguire founded the Community of Peace People, an organization which is still involved in the betterment of life in Northern Ireland. Williams has traveled all over the world in her efforts to create a better world for children. Williams serves currently as President of World Centers of Compassion for Children. In her candid interview with Dan Gottlieb, Williams describes her work, her passion, and what keeps her going in her efforts. She also discusses her recent trip to Iraq where investigated how the war has affected the lives of children.

10/25/04
Talking Politics

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People always say "Don't talk about politics or religion!" But with the election around the corner, people are talking politics, and many of the issues also involve religion. Can you have a conversation about these issues without getting into a screaming match? What's an effective way to make a point? Dr. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss talking about politics. We'll be joined by the editorial page editor of The Inquirer, Chris Satullo. We'll also hear from Doug Stone, lecturer at Harvard Law, and co-author of Difficult Conversations. Austin American Statesman reporter Bill Bishop joins us to discuss how people's political views affect where they live.