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  • Skip Kennon and David Rounds discuss the play "Herringbone"

    Oct. 21, 1981

    Skip Kennon wrote the music for "Herringbone", a one-man musical where all ten parts are played by the actor David Rounds. Madness, depression and schizophrenia are discussed as possible themes of the play.

  • Psychiatrists discuss families and mental health

    May. 20, 1968

    Three psychiatrists discuss mental health in urban and rural areas and a documentary that points out emerging issues.

  • Marie Cardinal discusses her book "The Words To Say It: An Autobiographical Novel" with translator Pat Goodheart

    Oct. 21, 1983

    Marie Cardinal discusses her book "The Words To Say It: An Autobiographical Novel" with the publisher and translator of the book, Pat Goodheart. This novel explores childhood trauma, mental health, menstrual problems, and a complex mother-daughter relationship. The primary focus of this novel is to recount how psychoanalysis served as a healing experience for Cardinal later in life.

  • Maggie Kuhn discusses the elderly and nursing homes

    Sep. 29, 1975

    Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers, discusses the elderly and nursing homes. Kuhn notes the separation we currently see of older generations from the rest of the population, often in the form of separate housing and how this only enforces negative stigmas of the elderly. Studs plays "Hello in There" - John Prine (1971) and "Me and Bobby McGee" - Janis Joplin (1971) which have been removed due to copyright.

  • Jill Nelson discusses her book "Volunteer Slavery"

    Jul. 14, 1993

    Family and family secrets like Ms. Nelson's bout with alcoholism or her sister's mental health issues are covered in the book. Working for the Washington Post, she thought would be the highlight of her career, however, she talks about losing her journalistic integrity while working at that environment.

  • Jerry Dincin and Michael Sternberg discuss Thresholds, a social service organization

    May. 14, 1975

    Discussing the work of Thresholds, a Chicago social service organization, and interviewing Jerry Dincin and Michael Sternberg. They discuss what Thresholds provides and how it helps people with their confidence and mental health. Includes a song called "Young Paul".

  • Former halfway house residents discuss halfway houses

    Oct. 16, 1973

    Discussion about halfway houses with a panel of former halfway house residents.

  • Drs Marvin Schwarz, Hy Hirschfeld, and Ed Diener discuss the Elan School in Maine

    Aug. 11, 1975

    Dr. Marvin Schwarz, Dr. Hy Hirschfeld, and Ed Diener discuss the Elan School for troubled adolescents in Poland, Maine. The Elan School is a therapeutic boarding school for adolescents.

  • Dr. Jan Fawcett and Marcella McGuire discuss alcoholism and mental health

    Nov. 2, 1992

    Dr. Jan Fawcett and Marcella McGuire discuss alcoholism, its connection with mental health, and current practices for treatment. Studs plays "Father's a Drunkard and Mother is Dead" - E.A. Parkhurst (1866).

  • Dr. Bertram Carnow and Bob and Joan Ericksen

    Dr. Bertram Carnow, and Joan and Bob Ericksen discuss health hazards in work environments

    Jun. 5, 1974

    Discussing health hazards in work environments and environmental pollution. Interviewing Dr. Bertram Carnow and Bob and Joan Ericksen.

  • Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City"

    Jun. 10, 1969

    Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City", her thoughts about science and humanity, and her predictions for the future.

  • Discussing the book "The Pelican and After: A Novel About Emotional Disturbance" with the author Tom Wallace Lyons

    Jan. 23, 1984
  • Charles LeBaron

    Charles LeBaron discusses his book "Gentle Vengeance"

    Jan. 1, 1981

    Discussing the book "Gentle Vengeance" with the author Charles LeBaron. LeBaron discusses his life attending Harvard Medical School, doctors, and healthcare.

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