Depression: Out of the Shadows

and

Depression: A Relatively Speaking Special

 

premiere

Wednesday, May 21

on

Mississippi Public Broadcasting

 

 

At 7:00 p.m. watch Depression: Out of the Shadows, a PBS documentary that tells the dramatic stories of people of different ages and diverse backgrounds who live with various forms of clinical depression --- and explores the causes and treatments.

 

At 8:30 p.m. watch Depression: A Relatively Speaking Special, an MPB live television audience and call-in program with local experts to discuss issues raised in the PBS documentary and the resources available in Mississippi.

 

During Mississippi’s Depression: A Relatively Speaking Special, you will have the opportunity to call in your questions. 

 

You may also join us online at 8:30 p.m. to email questions, view the live stream of Depression: A Relatively Speaking Special and participate in an online chat.

 

Gene Edwards and Dr. Greg Gordon, who both regularly host MPB Radio’s Relatively Speaking on Monday mornings, welcome Dr. Chriss Lott and Dr. Shambhaui Chandraiah.  Dr. Lott is a clinical psychologist with St. Dominic Behavioral Health Associates and Dr. Chandraiah is the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s (UMC) expert on Women’s Mental Health issues. Dr. Gordon is assistant professor of psychiatry at UMC. 

 

Be sure to watch Depression: Out of the Shadows and Depression: A Relatively Speaking Special, Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 7 p.m. for information to help you, your family or someone you know who may be suffering from depression. 

 

You’re welcome to print out the flyers/posters below and distribute or post them in places around your community to help spread the word about this helpful program.

 

After watching Depression: A Relatively Speaking Special, come back to this web site for a list of resources available for families and individuals.