December 1, 2009 – Regional Consumer Specialist; Regional Programs and Initiatives
Consumer Specialists from each of Nebraska’s six behavioral health regions convene to discuss their roles as well as programs and initiatives currently underway in the regions and throughout the state of Nebraska.

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December 8, 2009 – Region 3 Behavioral Health Services
Representatives with Region 3 Behavioral Health Services discuss their role in administering services, supports, and programs through the behavioral health system of care for residents in central Nebraska.

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December 15, 2009 – Consumer Perspective
Consumers of mental health services provide their personal perspective and insight regarding issues related to mental health and share information on their own journey toward recovery.

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December 22, 2009 – A Family’s Perspective
Parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health needs speak on a personal level about mental health issues affecting Nebraska's children.

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December 29, 2009 – Pediatric Psychiatry
Guests specializing in the field of pediatric psychiatry share their knowledge and expertise as they discuss the latest happenings related to pediatric psychiatry in Nebraska.

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November 3, 2009 – Mental Health Services for the Military and Their Family Members
Representatives from Lutheran Family Services and The Peace Center discuss behavioral health services available to active military, veterans, and their loved ones. Guests  will share additional information on their new program, At Ease, a trauma treatment and therapeutic support program serving individuals affected by untreated trauma reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their families.

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November 10, 2009 – Veterans Administration
Guests from the Veteran’s Hospital in Omaha share information with listeners regarding mental health services and issues affecting veterans.

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November 17, 2009 – Support for Grieving Children
Individuals and staff from Ted E. Bear Hollow share information on their center and assistance they provide in helping family members understand and cope with the needs of grieving children.

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November 24, 2009 – Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Representatives from the Nebraska Children’s Home Society will discuss services available through the organization as well as pre- and post-adoption needs identified by families they serve. Their appearance coincides with National Adoption Awareness month.

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October 6, 2009 – Alegent Health
Representatives from Alegent Health will discuss a number of behavioral healthcare programs currently offered through their facilities for children, youth, and adults.

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October 13, 2009 – Eating Disorders
Dr. Donyce Brenneman, PhD with Great Oaks Counseling Services in Omaha, Nebraska addresses the topic of eating disorders. Dr. Brenneman shares information and resources for children, teens, and adults affected by eating disorders.

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October 20, 2009 – Region V Systems
Representatives with Region V Systems discuss their role in administering services, supports, and programs through the behavioral health system of care for the Lincoln area and southeast Nebraska.

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October 27, 2009 – Respect and Hope in Mental Health Recovery
Joel Slack, President and Founder of Respect International shares information with listeners about his personal journey toward recovery as well discusses how every encounter between a consumer and a health care provider has the potential to bring hope and respect to the recovery process.

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September 1, 2009 – Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare
Representatives with Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare discuss their role in administering services, supports, and programs through the behavioral health system of care.

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September 8, 2009 – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Peter Ashenden, President and CEO of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance shares information about the organization and how it serves individuals and families touched by depression or bipolar disorder.

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September 15, 2009 – Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition and RESPECT
Members of the Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition discuss current suicide prevention efforts underway in Nebraska. The theatre group RESPECT (Relationship Empowerment for Students, Parents, Educators & Community through Theatre) address bullying and the effects on a child’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

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September 22, 2009 – Sharon Bracken, Author of Eli, the Bipolar Bear
Sharon Bracken, author of Eli, the Bipolar Bear shares her children’s book addressing bipolar disorder with listeners and discusses her inspiration for writing the book.

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September 29, 2009 – Veteran’s Association
Guests from the Veteran’s Hospital in Omaha share information with listeners regarding mental health services and issues affecting returning veterans, specifically suicide prevention.

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August 4, 2009 – Community Alliance
Aileen Brady, Chief Operating Officer with Community Alliance discusses the mission of Community Alliance and services, supports, and programs offered through the organization to individuals with mental illness.

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August 11, 2009 – Relationships
Carol Coussons de Reyes, Office of Consumer Affairs Administrator with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, explores the topic of relationships and the important role they play in an individuals recovery.

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August 18, 2009 – Blue Valley Behavioral Health
Representatives from Blue Valley Behavioral Health discuss services and programs they provide to residents of southeast Nebraska.

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August 25, 2009 – National Library of Medicine
Medical librarians Marty Magee and Siobhan Champ Blackwell, representing the National Library of Medicine, discuss the library, resources available, and how individuals can easily access reliable information related to mental health including a list of popular websites.

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July 21, 2009 – Stephen Center
Del Bomberger, Executive Director with the Stephen Center in Omaha, Nebraska, provides listeners with information on issues related to homelessness and services available through the Center.

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July 28, 2009 – Trauma Informed Nebraska
Kim Carpenter with Trauma Informed Nebraska shares information on trauma informed services and steps being taken in Nebraska to develop a recovery oriented and trauma informed system of care.

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June 2, 2009 – Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Anne Hindery-Camp, Chief Executive Officer with the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands will speak on current activities and initiatives currently underway related to mental health.

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June 9, 2009 – Lutheran Family Services
Ruth Henrichs, President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska will discuss services available through Lutheran Family Services.

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June 16, 2009 – Care for the Adult Psychiatric Patient in Crisis
Dr. Jon Berlin, nationally recognized specialist in Emergency Psychiatry and co-author of the book Emergency Psychiatry: Principles and Practice, discusses issues surrounding caring for adult psychiatric patients in crisis.

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June 23, 2009 – Magis Clinic and Youth Emergency Services
Students from Creighton University discuss the Magis Clinic, a free psychiatric clinic established to serve residents of homeless shelters and treatment programs in the Omaha community, and their new partnership with Youth Emergency Services.

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June 30, 2009 – Douglas County Community Mental Health Center
John Sheehan, Director of the Douglas County Community Mental Health Center provides listeners with information about the Center and services available to residents of Douglas County.

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May 5, 2009 – A Family's Perspective
Parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health needs speak on a personal level about mental health issues and recovery.

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May 12, 2009 – National Mental Health Association’s 100th Anniversary
Alan Green, Executive Director of MHA Nebraska will discuss the upcoming Centennial Conference, what the next 100 years holds for the NMHA, and an exciting new consumer-driven service in Nebraska.

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May 19, 2009 – Geriatric Psychiatry
Dr. Steven Wengel, Chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, discusses issues surrounding geriatric psychiatry.

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May 26, 2009 – Voices for Children in Nebraska Legislative Update
Kathy Bigsby-Moore, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska provides listeners with information about issues arising in the 2009 Legislative Session related to children’s mental health.

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April 7, 2009 – Healing from Autism
Jenny McCarthy discusses her family's personal experience with raising an autistic child, as well as autism research, treatment, recovery and advocacy.

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April 14, 2009 – Speaking Out Against Stigma
Dr. Gariane Gunther, a psychiatrist in South Carolina, has dedicated her reign as Mrs. USA to raising public awareness about mental illness. Dr. Gunther hopes that making more people comfortable talking about mental illness will encourage those who need help to reach out.

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April 21, 2009 – Peer Leadership
Larry Fricks, Vice President of Peer Services for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, discusses the development and success of peer leadership programs.

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April 28, 2009 – Nebraska Network of Care
Scot Adams, Director of the Division of Behavioral Health, Kathy Sterbenc, Network of Care publisher for Trilogy Integrated Resources, and Dan Powers from the Nebraska Office of Consumer Affairs will give highlights on Nebraska's new "Network of Care" website, an online resource for individuals, families, and agencies concerned with mental and emotional wellness, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.

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March 3, 2009 – A Family's Perspective
Parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health needs speak on a personal level about mental health issues affecting Nebraska's children.

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March 10, 2009 – Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Professionals from Nebraska's Brain Injury Resource Network share information related to children affected by traumatic brain injuries.

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March 17, 2009 – NAMI-Nebraska
Representatives from NAMI-Nebraska will share information with listeners regarding programs and support groups available through NAMI-Nebraska, new projects underway, as well as how individuals can become involved with advocacy organizations such as NAMI-Nebraska.

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March 24, 2009 – Protecting Children from a Sexualized Childhood
Jean Kilbourne, author of So Sexy So Soon discussed the new sexualized childhood and what parents can do to protect their children.

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March 31, 2009 – Elder Abuse
Professionals address the prevalence of elder abuse in Nebraska and discuss steps individuals can take to protect their loved ones physical and mental health.

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February 3, 2009 – Teen Dating Violence
Members from RESPECT (Relationship Empowerment for Students, Parents, Educators & Community Through Theatre) perform their made-for-radio theatrical drama "Cracked but not Broken" addressing teen dating violence and the rising number of teenagers affected by this very issue.

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February 10, 2009 – Saving Beauty From the Beast - Teen Dating Violence
Vicki Crompton, author of Saving Beauty From the Beast, shares her personal story of losing her daughter in a teen dating violence incident and provides information on how to protect teenagers from unhealthy relationships.

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February 17, 2009 – Domestic Violence
Francis Hopman, Director of Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Programs, and Sue Michalski, Training and Education Director for the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC), provide listeners with information on domestic violence and resources available to help individuals in need.

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February 24, 2009 – Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of therapy that is proving to be an effective treatment for disorders such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain. Jim Kleveter, a counselor with Alegent Health Psychiatric Associates discusses EMDR with Crystal, an individual who has personally benefited from the therapy.

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January 6, 2009 – Co-occurring Disorders
Mike Phillips, Program Director for Omaha's Catholic Charities Campus for Hope, discusses the programs and supports available through the Campus and special guests, Jenna and Rick, share stories about their personal journeys toward recovery.

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January 13, 2009 – Journeys
Teri Speck, Program Director, Diane Domeier, Clinical Manager, and Andrew and Todd, participants of the Journey’s program discuss co-occurring disorders in today’s youth and the connection between mental illness and substance abuse treatment.

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January 20, 2009 – Children's Respite Care Center
Teri Fitzgerald, President and CEO of the Children’s Respite Care Center and Linda Shadoin, Operations Director discuss treatment options available through CRCC for children who are emotionally fragile and experience behavior disorders.

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January 27, 2009 – Juvenile Justice and Mental Health
Kim Culp, Director of Omaha’s Juvenile Assessment Center shares information regarding the juvenile justice and mental health related issues in Nebraska.

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