Depression: Out of the Shadows on PBS Tonight
May 21st, 2008Just a reminder that PBS is showing the following tonight.
“DEPRESSION: OUT OF THE SHADOWS†TO PREMIERE ON PBS MAY 21
Comprehensive Look at Depressive Disorders Focuses on Individual Experiences – Including a CEO, a Successful Entrepreneur, a Gang Member and a Journalist – Along with Leading Medical Experts
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Documentary to Promote Dialogue on Depression Through Public Awareness Campaign in Partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and YMCA of the USA
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Jane Pauley to Host Post-Broadcast Panel Discussion
January 2008 (St. Paul, MN) - Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) and WGBH Boston announced today the broadcast of DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows, a 90-minute documentary about clinical depression that will air nationally on public television stations on May 21 (check local listings). Written, produced and directed by Larkin McPhee and produced by TPT and WGBH, DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows tells the dramatic stories of people of different ages, from diverse backgrounds, who live with various forms of depression - and explores the causes and treatments.
“Depression is one of the most debilitating illnesses on earth, and yet people are ashamed to talk about it,†says McPhee. “This is a medical illness that can devastate lives, ruin relationships and keep people from achieving their dreams. My greatest hope is that people watching DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows will be able to better recognize the signs and symptoms of this elusive illness and seek help. This is a highly treatable disorder.â€









May 21st, 2008 at 6:18 am
In Chicago … WTTW 11 is broadcasting the show starting at 9 p.m (Wednesday May 21).
Plus there is an encore broadcast on Friday May 23 at 2 a.m.
Looking forward to watching the the program.