PBS Special On Teen Depression
Q: "In the Mix", the PBS reality series for teens, will be airing a re-broadcast
of our most recent special, "Depression: On the Edge", during the week
beginning Saturday, July 24, 1999. This program recently won the National
Mental Health Association's 1999 Media Award. We invite viewers to tape the
program off-air for use as an educational resource. Further information is as
follows:
A:FEED DATE: July 24, 1999
SHOW 429: "DEPRESSION: ON THE EDGE"
Knowing the difference between normal teen angst and clinical depression often
makes the difference between life and death. This In the Mix special, co-hosted
by the band Third Eye Blind, breaks down taboos and common myths about
depression in young people, speaking honestly and showing teens where and how
to get help. Three teens who have been diagnosed with and treated for
depression recount their battle-- and victory. Dr. Belisa Lazano-Vranich from
the National Mental Health Association gives us a doctor's eye view of the
symptoms, causes, and solutions surrounding depression. Then, we visit
small-town life in Pierre South Dakota, and investigate why this city of 13,000
has the highest per capita rate of teen suicide in the U.S. Pierre residents
also show us how teens and adults have joined together to confront the issue
with education and prevention. Finally, In the Mix takes an intimate look at
the