Speak Your Mind
Thursdays at 7:30pm on PBS North
Mental health issues affect everyone. Shouldn't you know more? Now is the time to speak your mind and get the information you need. Join professional psychologist and host Dr. Carolyn Phelps each week as Speak Your Mind starts the conversation on mental health issues.
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Expert Advice; Confidential Communication
Each Thursday, a panel of mental health professionals discuss the week's topic and help answer viewer questions live from the WDSE•WRPT studio. Questions can be phoned-in, text and emailed. Calls will be answered by a confidential team that will relay your question to Dr. Phelps. So feel free to ask the questions you've always wanted to ask and hear the reply in the comfort of your own home.
Call: 218.788.2844 or toll free at 877.307.8762
Text: 218-393-2700 during the show
Email: speakup [at] speakyourmindonline [dot] org
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Schedule for 2011-12
- 09.29.2011 Depression
You don't have to live with untreated depression. Experts take your questions on the premiere of Speak Your Mind with Dr. Carolyn Phelps. - 10.06.2011 Parenting Teenagers
Teenagers live in an entirely different world than the one in which parents were raised. Find out what you can do to raise a happy, successful teen in today's world. - 10.13.2011 Abusive Relationships
Why do smart women stay in abusive relationships? Recognize the signs of abuse, learn where to get help, and understand what a good relationship is. - 10.20.2011 Substance Abuse
When recreational becomes unmanageable; learn more on interventions that work, innovative prevention programs for youth and success stories. - 10.27.2011 Schizophrenia
1 out of 100 has a genetic tendency toward this disorder. One in every 100 people lives with schizophrenia and many more are impacted by this disabling condition. Recognizing the symptoms and accessing the right treatments can make all the difference in the world. - 11.03.2011 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD isn't just for kids anymore. Experts discuss symptoms and treatment at any age. - 11.10.2011 Veterans
In the service of our country veterans have risked it all. Experts discuss how they're helping veterans and their families. - 11.17.2011 Aging and Mental Health
Getting older isn't for wimps. Experts take your questions about mental health and older adults. - 11.24.2011 NO PROGRAM "Happy Thanksgiving"
- 12.01.2011 NO PROGRAM "Thank you members for your support of local public television"
- 12.08.2011 NO PROGRAM "Thank you members for your support of local public television"
- 12.15.2011 An Ounce of Prevention
...is worth of a pound of cure as the saying goes. For instance, what can you do if your family has a history of depression? Experts discuss stress reduction. - 12.22.2011 Look it in the Eye
Local filmmaker Dan Woods produced Look it in the Eye, revealing intimate stories of pain, resilience and recovery of two families who have been confronted by mental illness. - 12.29.2011 NO PROGRAM "Happy New Year!"
- 01.05.2012 Bi-Polar Bipolar Disorder
Everyone has ups and downs. Find out what makes Bipolar Disorder different and what can be done to treat this common mental health concern? - 01.12.2012 Babies and Bonding
A new baby in the house brings a lot of joy, as well as the possibility of post partum depression. Learn what to look for, and when to get help. - 01.19.2012 Living with a Significant Illness
Heart disease, chronic pain, degenerative illnesses... the aches and pains and stresses of everyday life can take on a whole new dimension. - 01.26.2012 Traumatized
Life can change suddenly, with no warning. Suddenly a job loss, an accident, illness, or divorce. Learn strategies for recognizing the strain and recuperating. - 02.02.2012 Suicide
What can trigger suicide changes as we age. Learn to recognize the signs; as well as when and how to help. - 02.09.2012 Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Without proper care, excessive and irrational thoughts can turn into a disabling condition. Are you at risk? Ask our experts on Speak Your Mind. - 02.16.2012 Autism
The rates of autism keep rising, making it ever more likely that you know someone with this disorder. Experts take viewer questions on Speak Your Mind. - 02.23.2012 Getting Help, Getting Better
Untreated mental health concerns can become disabling or even life-threatening. Find out what you can do to help yourself or to find help for someone you care about.
What kinds of questions can be answered?
Questions about the week's topic or guests, such as symptoms, personal experience, or treatment approaches are appropriate. Example: "Does it make things worse to drink if a person is depressed, or does it help them because they can forget about their problems?"
What kinds of questions cannot be answered?
Questions of a personal nature will not be responded to on this live television show. Example: "My 14 year old daughter just ran away from home. What should I do?"
Which questions get answered on the show?
Our co-hosts will be reviewing our viewer's questions with 2 goals in mind: creating an informative topic-related show and answering our viewers questions. While we will do our best to include as many as we can, please keep in mind that each question that is sent to us may not get directly answered.
This forum is not intended to resolve a crisis you are having right now. If you are having a crisis, call HDC's crisis line at 1-800-634-8775.