Call to Mind is bringing you five new hour-long specials for May Mental Health Awareness Month.
Each hour explores emerging research and informed perspectives on vital issues along with thought-provoking interviews with top experts, the voices of people living with mental illness, and sound-rich stories from across the country. The hourlong programs are hosted by Kimberly Adams, a host and senior correspondent for APM’s Marketplace.
SCHEDULING SUGGESTIONS: Air the five programs weekly, in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Or air them across a week in your public affairs slot. Or use them as summer specials. Each episode is independent, so you can air as many as your schedule allows.
Series Digital Assets
Download digital assets for web and social media below. Two sets of assets are available, one for the general series and the other specifically for May Mental Health Awareness Month.
Beyond the Mirror: The Challenge of Eating Disorders
An estimated 29 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. These mental illnesses can be profoundly disruptive to a person’s life and psychological wellbeing. And eating disorders can be deadly. Anorexia nervosa has one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric condition. Eating disorders strike a wide range of people, but deep-rooted assumptions about who suffers from these diseases often complicate the road to recovery.
This special looks at eating disorders and the challenges of treatment. We’ll hear firsthand from people who have experienced these illnesses and experts who treat them.
One hour
Broadcast Window: April 4, 2025 - August 31, 2025
The Aging Mind
Studies show that one in four older adults live with a mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. But many older people don’t get the help they need. And America’s aging population is expected to double by 2050.
This program explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults, and the models in place to care for them. We’ll hear from mental health providers, direct care workers, and older Americans living with mental health issues. The program explores therapeutic solutions and improved treatment systems to help older adults and their wellbeing.
One hour
Broadcast Window: April 11, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health
Technology is ever-present in modern life, from remote work to communities on social media, from dating apps to telemedicine. We live with an ever-expanding array of online options and an ever-growing list of new questions about how healthy it is to spend so much time online with our devices. We'll hear from experts about how online communities, AI, influencers, and social media compromise one’s mental health. We also meet people whose wellbeing has been improved by new technologies.
One hour
Broadcast Window: April 18, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Treating the Young Mind
The phrase “if only” is often used concerning a person’s mental health. If only we'd known they were hurting. If only they’d been diagnosed sooner. Roughly one in seven children ages 3 through 17 has a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition. This special looks at how critical early intervention can be in caring for children’s mental health, and ways they are treated. We’ll hear from experts about the safety of medicating kids and new advances in therapy. We also explore how school often plays an enormous role in a child’s development and safety.
One hour
Broadcast Window: April 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service
Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members. Anxiety conditions and post-traumatic stress disorders lead the list of diagnoses. This special explores the mental health needs of people serving in the military, and of veterans. We hear about how combat and non-combat military duty can impact mental health. And we explore the unique resources and support available to service members and veterans.
One hour
Broadcast Window: May 2, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Broadcast Rights
These programs must be carried in their entirety. No excerpting is permitted. Simulcast streaming rights are available for these programs. Prior to carrying these specials, stations must notify Marge Ostroushko.