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12 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Richard Bernstein made history being elected the nation's first blind state Supreme Court Justice. Visually impaired from birth, he is a tireless advocate for the disabled. He's also an 18-time marathon runner and an Ironman athlete. Justice Richard Bernstein, tireless advocate for disabled rights, who shares his powerful message of optimism, determination and grit. By putting his own mind and will to work, he has shown us all that, even with a disability, there's almost nothing that can't be achieved.
Episode 2
Fri, May 8, 2020
Featuring Former Michigan Lt. Governor and current Director of the Michigan Small Business Association, Brian Calley, and Jenny Brown, Director of Rochester-based Dutton Farm. These two tireless advocates have collaborated on programs that help both those with physical AND mental disabilities become capable, productive, self-supporting members of our communities. One of these programs is the Dutton Farm run by Jenny Brown, where disabled individuals are taught indispensable, real life skills, in this case in the areas of horticulture and animal care. All with the goal of equipping them for a fulfilling life in a career that they're good at...and enjoy. But it's their own personal stories that help make Brian Calley and Jenny Brown especially good at the work they do--and enjoy so much. Calley has a daughter with Autism and is a tireless promoter for employing the disabled. Brown developed this non-profit, Dutton Farm with the mission to empower and support adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion and dignity.
Episode 3
Mon, May 11, 2020
Former Drug Court Judge Linda Davis whose daughter was a heroin addict. This national epidemic has resulted in skyrocketing fatal overdoses from heroin and prescription painkillers each year in our country for the past several years. "Initially, I did not understand that without treatment a person addicted to drugs just came back out with the same problems that sent them to jail," said Davis. "There just weren't a lot of studies that talked about drug addiction before the opioid crises became synonymous with it. We thought we were doing the right thing but in reality, we were doing a lot of harm to individuals and families." At the time she never imagined that one of those families could be hers.
Episode 4
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
As Shelter at Home restrictions associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak begin to lift, our lives shift once more into new forms of uncertainty. It is critical to consider our mental health and draw strength from the hope offered in Part 1 of Silver Linings. Domestic Abuse Survivor, Mona Makki Foster. Care Advocate and Success Story, Marsielle Arbuckle. Board Members of UMatter, Olivia and Arielle discuss Teen Depression. Strength, Love and Faith, Drew and LeDon Clayborne.
Episode 5
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
As Shelter at Home restrictions associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak begin to lift, our lives shift once more into new forms of uncertainty. It is critical to consider our mental health and draw strength from the hope offered in Part 2 of Silver Linings. Surviving Suicide: The Loved Ones Left Behind. Schizoaffective Disorder: When the Enemy is Yourself. The Elusiveness of Asperger Syndrome. Out of Darkness: Navigating Life After Becoming Blind.
Episode 6
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
SILVER LININGS: As Shelter at Home restrictions associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak begin to lift, our lives shift once more into new forms of uncertainty. It is critical to consider our mental health and draw strength from the hope offered in Part 3 of Silver Linings. Men's Mental Health Advocate, Former NFL Quarterback Eric Hipple. Survivor Story, Irene Miller survived the Holocaust and today, helps others. PTSD Survival story from Persian Gulf Veteran, Brian Gripentrog.
Episode 7
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
SILVER LININGS: As Shelter at Home restrictions associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak begin to lift, our lives shift once more into new forms of uncertainty. It is critical to consider our mental health and draw strength from the hope offered in Part 4 of Silver Linings. Coming Face to Face with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Overcoming Life's Challenges with Hard Work, Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Richard Berstein. Genetic Factors to Depression and Addiction Featuring Mariel Hemingway. Seeing Past Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy doesn't stop Marina Morris.
Episode 8
Tue, Sep 8, 2020
For all of us, these have been very strange, very trying times. Many of us have suffered first-hand, both physically AND mentally, in this unprecedented test of our endurance. But, for the African American community, the fallout has been even more devastating...and more far-reaching--what with the Corona virus, escalating racism and violence, and a widening sense of hopelessness, desperation and despair. Issues that have been simmering for a very long time, exacerbated in recent months by the outbreak of Covid-19, have erupted...into a perfect storm.
Episode 9
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Autism does not have to define you. "I had to find the person I really wanted to be." Armani Williams accepts that he has Autism, but does not accept the limitations it is 'supposed' to bring. As a professional NASCAR driver, mechanical engineering student, spokesperson and advocate, he is breaking barriers on what it means to have a so-called disability. Armani knows the difficulties of living with Autism, but is also proving each day that they do not need to define him. Armani shares how he's overcome the "limitations" of Autism to become the first professional NASCAR driver openly diagnosed with the disorder.
Episode 10
Tue, Sep 29, 2020
All children need support, especially those facing mental health issues. "We developed the program with two goals. The first goal was to give children the skills they need to manage their mental health independently. The second goal was to focus on education." Judge Edward Joseph details the motivation for establishing the Juvenile Mental Health Court of Wayne County and explains why it's so important. "If you're a parent, or if you're a child or a teen, don't minimize your mental health needs. Focus on them...and reach out for help." Judge Joseph explains the importance of addressing mental health issues on this show - and shares the resources that are there to help. Mission Statement: The mission of the 3rd Circuit Court's Juvenile Mental Health Court is to identify youth with mental health issues and divert them from the formal court docket; to connect youth and their families to appropriate services in the community; to reduce the number of youth with mental health issues who become repeat offenders; to increase adherence to appropriate services for mental health issues by using a multidisciplinary team approach to develop and monitor service plans and compliance.
Episode 11
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is changing the way law enforcement and citizens with mental health issues interact. "The biggest benefits of the training are the minimization of the injuries, deescalate and assuring the citizen that we are here to help." Chief James E. Craig of the Detroit Police Department, and Former Assistant Chief James White of the Detroit Police Department discuss how Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is making a positive impact on both police officers and the citizens with mental health issues and/or addictions they are working to help. "We're able to get them [those with mental health issues] the services they need rather than jail time." Officer Marcus Harris II of the Detroit Police Department is proud to be a part of CIT, and shares his message on this week's show of why it's so important for those facing mental health issues.
Episode 12
Mon, Dec 7, 2020
Covid-19 and the African American Community "African Americans account for 14% of the population in Michigan, but 41% of the COVID-19 deaths," said Eric Doeh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer/COO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) Covid has been here for 9+ months now....and winter is looming. Mental health issues related to our lock down and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders, and especially difficult for the African American Community.