About Our Television Special
Reducing the destructive stigma associated with mental illness is a major priority for NARSAD Florida. In 2005, we made an extraordinary step in that direction with the production of this two-hour special with WEDU, Florida's most watched PBS station. The audience feedback was very gratifying; viewers said things such as "It is just wonderful that you're using a television program to help the people who are suffering from schizophrenia or depression," and "It is so encouraging to see TV doing good." According to Paul Grove, WEDU Vice President, National Programming and Production, "We felt the program made a tremendous impact due to the incredible number of calls we received."
To purchase a video of the program, log on to www.wedu.org, click on "Shop" then "WEDU Merchandise" and scroll down briefly. Emily Walsh, who suffers from depression, and Diane Kreisman, who has schizophrenia, speak about their illnesses. (approx. 6 minutes) CLICK HERE TO WATCH. (May take a few seconds to load; please be patient.) Bob and Lee Peterson, the founders of NARSAD Florida, and Parlane Reid M.D., Director of Bayside Center for Behavioral Health, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, speak against stigma and on behalf of openness and the importance of research. (approx 2. minutes) CLICK HERE TO WATCH. (May take a few seconds to load; please be patient.)
Want to Create a Special on Mental Illness Contact Paul Grove, WEDU Vice President, National Programming and Production, at paulgrove@wedu.org, or call 813-254-9338, ext. 2290.
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Sunshine from Darkness
Click below to view highlights from Sunshine From Darkness, produced by WEDU/PBS and underwritten by NARSAD Florida.
